Answer: The first is dreary; the second is cheerful.
<span>Avert, Because i really like how it sounds and i don't know it sounds good , i haven't use this word that much but when i use it most of the time it'w when my friends and me are running and cars are coming , i scream "avert there's a car coming."</span>
Maybe if you put which book are you talking about or text I will be able to help you
The verb is “prepared” since it’s what the driver is doing