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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| excerpt | a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract |
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| rebuttal | the act of rebutting especially in a legal suit |
| overbearing | tending to overwhelm : overpowering |
| flashy | lacking in substance or flavor : insipid |
| collage | an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface |
| ecologist | a branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments |
| larder | a place where food is stored : pantry |
| overblown | past the prime of bloom |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |