Vocabulary List 27

found
(verb) past simple and past participle of find
After an hour of searching, I finally found my key.

(verb) to establish; to start an organization, company, etc.
The college was founded in 1780.

confound
(verb) to surprise and confuse
The new policy has confounded many users.

newfound
(adjective) recently discovered, acquired, or achieved
He seemed to be enjoying his newfound freedom.

profound
(adjective) very great; having a strong influence or effect
My brother’s death had a profound effect on my mother.

dumbfound
(verb) to shock or surprise someone
His decision dumbfounded a lot of people.