Question
In each of the following questions, a word has been used
in sentences in THREE different ways. Choose the option corresponding to the sentences in which the usage of the word is CORRECT or APPROPRIATE. CONFOUNDĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā I) The scientist's unexpected results confound the conventional theories of physics. II) The magician's tricks were designed to confound even the sharpest observers in the audience. III) The report suggested measures to confound economic disparities among the rural population.Solution
(i) "Confound" is appropriately used to mean "challenge or confuse" conventional theories. (ii) In this sentence "confound" is used correctly to mean "bewilder or puzzle" the observers. (iii) "Confound" is not used properly here; the context suggests addressing or mitigating disparities, not confusing or complicating them. hence, option 3 is the correct answer. Ā
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