Word of the day
engulf
1. (of a natural force) sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely
“the cafe was engulfed in flames”
2. eat or swallow (something) whole
“the toad can engulf nestling birds”
verb
/ɪnˈɡəlf/
Test your comprehension with these four exercises!
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"I was completely engulfed by the _____ story."
Select three words related to engulf
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- release
- immerse
- free
- overwhelm
- clear
- absorb
Choose the phrase that uses engulf correctly
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Find a word related to engulf
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