GRE Word List

OCCLUDE

to close up or block off : obstruct

The meaning of the word occlude is to close up or block off : obstruct.

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WordMeaning
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
extricateto free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
woefulfull of woe : grievous
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object
thespianactor
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia