astound
/əˈstaʊnd/
as · tound
ə · ˈstaʊnd
English Definition
v. greatly surprise or shock
Significado en Español
asombrar, pasmar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm sửng sốt, làm kinh ngạc
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
a(strengthen)+stound(strike).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “astound”?
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A
Confuse
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B
Amaze
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C
Bore
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D
Calm
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B — Amaze.
“astound” means v. greatly surprise or shock
Common questions about “astound”
What does “astound” mean?
astound — v. greatly surprise or shock. In Chinese: 使震惊.
How do you pronounce “astound”?
astound is pronounced /əˈstaʊnd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: as · tound.
Is “astound” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. astound appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “astound”?
a(strengthen)+stound(strike).
