GRE Word List

CONFOUND

to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity

The meaning of the word confound is to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity.

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WordMeaning
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
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misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
beleaguerbesiege