Upper

confound

/kənˈfaʊnd/

con · found kən · ˈfaʊnd

English Definition

v. to cause confusion or surprise in someone

中文释义

使困惑，混淆

Significado en Español

confundir, desconcertar

한국어 뜻

혼란시키다, 당황하게 하다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

làm bối rối, gây nhầm lẫn

Example Sentence

The sudden change in plans managed to confound everyone.

突然的计划变更让所有人都感到困惑。

Synonyms

perplex baffle bewilder puzzle

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

con(together) + found(establish)

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Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The unexpected result seemed to ______ everything the experts had believed.

A confirm
B confound
C clarify
D prove

Show answer

B — confound. “confound” means v. to cause confusion or surprise in someone

Common questions about “confound”

What does “confound” mean?

confound — v. to cause confusion or surprise in someone. In Chinese: 使困惑，混淆.

How do you pronounce “confound”?

confound is pronounced /kənˈfaʊnd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: con · found.

How do you use “confound” in a sentence?

The sudden change in plans managed to confound everyone. (突然的计划变更让所有人都感到困惑。)

What are synonyms for “confound”?

perplex, baffle, bewilder, puzzle — all close in meaning to confound (v. to cause confusion or surprise in someone).

Is “confound” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. confound appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “confound”?

con(together) + found(establish)

Progress / 学习进度

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Mastered: 0 / 804 (0%)

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Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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