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Engulf

/ɪˈnɡʌlf/
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(verb) To overwhelm.

The flood waters are predicted to engulf the town.
Learning their religion will just engulf you in poverty.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The massive waves began to ____ the small boat during the storm.

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