verb · Medium SAT word

    Occlude

    obstruct; occlude

    Occlude in a sentence

    The blood clot would occlude the artery and prevent blood flow.

    Synonyms for occlude

    • obstruct
    • block
    • close

    Antonyms for occlude

    • open
    • clear
    • unblock

    Practice occlude on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like occlude appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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