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overwhelm

/ˌoʊvərˈwelm/

o · ver · whelm ˌoʊ · vər · ˈwelm

English Definition

v. flood, overpower

中文释义

使不知所措，淹没

Significado en Español

abrumar, inundar

한국어 뜻

압도하다, 당황하게 하다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

choáng ngợp, tràn ngập

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is the closest synonym to “overwhelm”: The unexpected amount of homework seemed to overwhelm the students, making it difficult for them to focus on anything else.

A baffle
B support
C distract
D overpower

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D — overpower. “overwhelm” means v. flood, overpower

Common questions about “overwhelm”

What does “overwhelm” mean?

overwhelm — v. flood, overpower. In Chinese: 使不知所措，淹没.

How do you pronounce “overwhelm”?

overwhelm is pronounced /ˌoʊvərˈwelm/. It breaks into 3 syllables: o · ver · whelm.

Is “overwhelm” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. overwhelm appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “overwhelm”?

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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