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Engulfed

/ɪˈnɡʌlft/
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(verb) simple past and past participle of engulf

Campers scampered to higher ground when their campsite was engulfed in water.
A woman has escaped injury after her car was engulfed in flames.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The building was quickly ____ in flames before the fire department arrived.

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