1.23 Clud/Clus: To Close

Preclude

Definition: Keep from happening or arising; make impossible

Recluse

Definition: Withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

Seclude

Definition: To isolate; shut off; keep apart

Preclusion

Definition: A state of hindering; preventing

Exclusive

Definition: Not divided or shared with others; tending to keep others out

Conclusive

Definition: Forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question

Occlude

Definition: To cause to become closed; obstruct

Inclusive

Definition: Including much or everything; and especially including stated limits