The Root claudere: to close
Latin root
The root claudere means to close, and it comes from Latin. It shows up across the GRE, hidden inside words that look unrelated at first glance. Once you recognize it, you can decode the meaning of an unfamiliar word on sight instead of guessing. Below are 4 GRE words built from this one root. Learn the root, and you unlock the whole family.
Words from the root claudere
Serving to prove a case; decisive or convincing
“The DNA evidence was conclusive proof of his innocence.”
to block, obstruct, or close off
“Plaque can occlude an artery until blood barely trickles through.”
A person who lives a solitary life and avoids other people
“The recluse hadn't left his home in years.”
avoiding the company of others; seeking solitude
“After fame overwhelmed him, the author became reclusive, refusing all interviews.”
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