engulf

Day 34Level 1

en-GUHLF

swallow up

swallow up; to plunge

Part of Speech: verb

Synonyms:

absorb, overwhelm, immerse, deluge

Example Sentence:

A deadly avalanche near Washington has engulfed a team of 9 climbers and also destroyed a village.

Related Words

praise

AK-o-layd

an expression of praise

fondness

uh-fin-i-tee

closeness, liking or inclination

self-possession

uh-PLOM

imperturbable self-possession or assurance

name

ap-uh-LEY-shuhn

a name or title

common

buh-NAAL

devoid of originality ; common

red tape

byoo-ROK-ruh-see

the body of officials and administrators, especially of a government