engross
/ɪnˈɡroʊs/
en · gross
ɪn · ˈɡroʊs
English Definition
v. absorb fascinate captivate
Significado en Español
absorber, cautivar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm say mê, thu hút
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
en- (make) + gross (completely, fully into) → make absorbed.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is the best synonym for the word “engross” as used in the sentence: The book was so interesting that it managed to engross her for hours?
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A
bore
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B
distract
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C
absorb
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D
ignore
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C — absorb.
“engross” means v. absorb fascinate captivate
Common questions about “engross”
What does “engross” mean?
engross — v. absorb fascinate captivate. In Chinese: 使全神贯注.
How do you pronounce “engross”?
engross is pronounced /ɪnˈɡroʊs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: en · gross.
Is “engross” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. engross appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “engross”?
en- (make) + gross (completely, fully into) → make absorbed.
