engulf
/ɪnˈɡʌlf/
en · gulf
ɪn · ˈɡʌlf
English Definition
v. swallow surround overwhelm
Significado en Español
tragar, envolver
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nuốt chửng, bao vây
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
en-(cause to) + gulf (gulf, abyss) → engulf.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “engulf” as used in context? The floodwaters began to engulf the small town, leaving many residents stranded.
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A
surround
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B
assist
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C
ignore
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D
repair
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A — surround.
“engulf” means v. swallow surround overwhelm
Common questions about “engulf”
What does “engulf” mean?
engulf — v. swallow surround overwhelm. In Chinese: 吞没，包围.
How do you pronounce “engulf”?
engulf is pronounced /ɪnˈɡʌlf/. It breaks into 2 syllables: en · gulf.
Is “engulf” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. engulf appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “engulf”?
en-(cause to) + gulf (gulf, abyss) → engulf.
