Ch. 3 Vocabulary Pre-Post Test

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Constricting

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To make narrower, especially by an encircling pressure.

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Stricture

Back

The county ____________ bans smoking in all public establishments.

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Cloister

Back

To isolate oneself, often for religious reasons, as in a monastery.

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Preclude

Back

To prevent (something) from happening.

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Exclude

Back

To deny (someone) access to a person, place, or privilege.

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Cloister (verb)

Back

To confine or seclude oneself.

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Stricture (definition)

Back

A restriction or limitation.

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Constricting (example)

Back

The bandage was constricting the flow of blood.

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Preclude (example)

Back

The heavy rain may preclude the outdoor event.

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Exclude (example)

Back

The rules exclude anyone under 18 from participating.