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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| amoral | having or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong |
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
| reprehensible | worthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable |
| outlook | a place offering a view |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| torpor | a state of mental and motor inactivity with partial or total insensibility |
| touchstone | a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis |
| rivulet | a small stream |
| diffuse | being at once verbose and ill-organized |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |