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
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
predecessorone that precedes
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
sanguinarybloodthirsty
speechlessunable to speak : dumb