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 |
|---|---|
| protuberance | something that is protuberant |
| vertebrate | any of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life |
| dissemble | to hide under a false appearance |
| frolic | full of fun : merry |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| drab | slattern |
| palpable | capable of being touched or felt : tangible |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| glower | to look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger |