verb · Hard SAT word

Preclude

prevent something from happening

Preclude in a sentence

Poor health precluded him from participating in the competitive marathon.

Synonyms for preclude

prevent
hinder
block

Antonyms for preclude

enable
allow
permit

Practice preclude on real SAT questions

Vocabulary like preclude 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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