Word Roots: clud, clus, claus = to close

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clause

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a group of words containing a subject and a predicate, and forming part of a compound or complex sentence

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claustrophobia

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An abnormal fear of narrow or closed spaces

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cluster

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a group of the same or similar elements close together

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conclude

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to end; to close an event, book, or movie; to decide

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enclose

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to close in; to surround on all sides

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exclude

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to keep out; to prevent from entering; to keep closed off

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exclusive

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private; closed to those not permitted; single or sole

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preclude

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to close off or prevent from a given activity

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reclusive

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seeking to be closed off from others; preferring to be isolated and alone

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secluded

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kept apart from others; closed off; private