inundate
/ˈɪn.ən.deɪt/
Group 24Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To overwhelm with things to be dealt with; to flood GRE
Example in Context
The agency was inundated with applications after the program was announced, receiving ten times the volume it had capacity to process.
Synonyms
floodoverwhelmswamp
Etymology
To flood or overwhelm with things, as if pouring into.
- in- (Latin) — into
- undare (Latin) — to flood
Memory Aid
🌊Sounds like “inundate”
When my inbox INUNDATES me with emails, I feel like I'm drowning in a digital OCEAN!
Visual Association
🌧️A giant tidal wave of paperwork crashing over a desk, completely inundating it with chaos.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “inundate” mean on the GRE?
inundate (verb) means “To overwhelm with things to be dealt with; to flood”. The agency was inundated with applications after the program was announced, receiving ten times the volume it had capacity to process.
How to remember “inundate” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “inundate” sounds like “inundate”. When my inbox INUNDATES me with emails, I feel like I'm drowning in a digital OCEAN!
What are synonyms for “inundate”?
Common synonyms: flood, overwhelm, swamp.