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The correct answer is block.

Occlude

A. overlook
B. project outward
C. probe
D. block

The correct answer is (D) To block; to stop up, shut, or close a passage or opening; to obstruct (pores, orifice). To shut in, shut out, or shut off.

Occlude comes from Latin occludere (to shut up)

Examples of use:

  • The grease occluded his pores.
  • The small cavity in the tooth was occluded.


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