Find the synonym of the underlined word.
The enemy's attempt at a blockade of the port was unsuccessful.

Expedition

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Opening

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Landing

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Closure

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Probe

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Solution

The correct option is C Closure
'Blockade' means to seal off (a place) to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.
"the authorities blockaded roads in and out of the capital"
In this context, blockade means a barricade or closure which the enemy was unsuccessful to breach. Hence, option D is correct and the other options are not.

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