AVERT is closest in meaning tothwartusurpsubsistworship

The word "AVERT" is closest in meaning to "thwart". Here's why:

1. "Avert" means to prevent or avoid something from happening.
2. "Thwart" also means to prevent something from happening or to stop someone from doing something.

So, these two words are synonyms and have the closest meanings.

On the other hand, "usurp" means to take over or seize power without authority, "subsist" means to maintain or support oneself, and "worship" means to show reverence and adoration for a deity. These words have different meanings from "avert".