compound 8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective • composed of more than one part
noun • a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
• (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
• an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
• a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes.
adjective satellite • consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts
• composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
verb • make more intense, stronger, or more marked
• put or add together
• calculate principal and interest
• create by mixing or combining
• combine so as to form a whole; mix
impound 7 2 verb v verb • take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
• place or shut up in a pound
inbound 7 2 noun n adjective satellite • directed or moving inward or toward a center
unbound 7 2 adjective adj adjective • not secured within a cover
• not restrained or tied down by bonds
adjective satellite • not held in chemical or physical combination
homebound 9 2 adjective adj noun • people who are confined to their homes
adjective satellite • confined usually by illness
abound 6 2 verb v verb • be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
• be in a state of movement or action
pound 5 1 verb, noun v, n noun • United States writer who lived in Europe; strongly influenced the development of modern literature (1885-1972)
• 16 ounces avoirdupois
• the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence
• a unit of apothecary weight equal to 12 ounces troy
• the basic unit of money in Syria; equal to 100 piasters
• the basic unit of money in the Sudan; equal to 100 piasters
• the basic unit of money in Lebanon; equal to 100 piasters
• formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence
• the basic unit of money in Egypt; equal to 100 piasters
• the basic unit of money in Cyprus; equal to 100 cents
• a nontechnical unit of force equal to the mass of 1 pound with an acceleration of free fall equal to 32 feet/sec/sec
• a symbol for a unit of currency (especially for the pound sterling in Great Britain)
• a public enclosure for stray or unlicensed dogs
• the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
verb • hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
• strike or drive against with a heavy impact
• move heavily or clumsily
• move rhythmically
• partition off into compartments
• shut up or confine in any enclosure or within any bounds or limits
• place or shut up in a pound
• break down and crush by beating, as with a pestle
confound 8 2 verb v verb • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
• mistake one thing for another
spellbound 10 2 adjective adj adjective satellite • having your attention fixated as though by a spell
northbound 10 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective satellite • moving toward the north
unsound 7 2 adjective adj adjective • not in good condition; damaged or decayed
• not sound financially
adjective satellite • containing or based on a fallacy
• suffering from severe mental illness
• physically unsound or diseased
• of e.g. advice
bound 5 1 verb, adjective v, adj adjective • confined by bonds
• held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union
• secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form
noun • a line determining the limits of an area
• the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
• the greatest possible degree of something
• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to') governed by fate
• covered or wrapped with a bandage
• headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'
• bound by an oath
• bound by contract
• confined in the bowels
verb • move forward by leaps and bounds
• form the boundary of; be contiguous to
• place limits on (extent or amount or access)
• spring back; spring away from an impact
dumbfound 9 2 verb v verb • be a mystery or bewildering to
expound 7 2 verb v verb • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
• state
propound 8 2 verb v verb • put forward, as of an idea
eastbound 9 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective satellite • moving toward the east
southbound 10 2 adjective adj adjective satellite • moving toward the south
turnaround 10 3 noun n noun • time need to prepare a vessel or ship for a return trip
• a decision to reverse an earlier decision
• an area sufficiently large for a vehicle to turn around
• act or process of unloading and loading and servicing a vessel or aircraft for a return trip
• turning in the opposite direction
unwound 7 2 verb v verb • reverse the winding or twisting of
• separate the tangles of
• become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
• cause to feel relaxed
around 6 2 adverb adv adverb • in the area or vicinity
• by a circular or circuitous route
• used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
• in a circle or circular motion
• (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
• in or to a reversed position or direction
• to a particular destination either specified or understood
• all around or on all sides
• in circumference
• from beginning to end; throughout
profound 8 2 adjective adj adjective • showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
adjective satellite • of the greatest intensity; complete
• far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something
• coming from deep within one
• (of sleep) deep and complete
• situated at or extending to great depth; too deep to have been sounded or plumbed
rebound 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a movement back from an impact
• a reaction to a crisis or setback or frustration
• the act of securing possession of the rebounding basketball after a missed shot
verb • spring back; spring away from an impact
• return to a former condition
surround 8 2 verb v noun • the area in which something exists or lives
verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
• envelop completely
• surround so as to force to give up
• surround with a wall in order to fortify
earthbound 10 2 adjective adj adjective satellite • confined to the earth
• lacking wit or imagination
hidebound 9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite • stubbornly conservative and narrow-minded
outbound 8 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective satellite • that is going out or leaving
snowbound 9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite • confined or shut in by heavy snow
westbound 9 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective satellite • moving toward the west
alicyclic compound 17 6 noun, adjective n, adj noun • an aliphatic compound that contains a ring of atoms
aliphatic compound 17 6 noun n noun • organic compound that is an alkane or alkene or alkyne or their derivative
anti-tnf compound 15 4 noun n noun • a class of drugs that block the action of tumor necrosis factor (TNF); used in cases of rheumatoid arthritis because TNF instigates inflammation of the joints
aromatic compound 16 6 noun n noun • a hydrocarbon containing one or more benzene rings that are characteristic of the benzene series of compounds
background 10 2 noun n noun • a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
• the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
• information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
• extraneous signals that can be confused with the phenomenon to be observed or measured
• relatively unimportant or inconspicuous accompanying situation
• the state of the environment in which a situation exists
• (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear
• scenery hung at back of stage
verb • understate the importance or quality of
binary compound 14 5 noun n noun • chemical compound composed of only two elements
chemical compound 16 5 noun n noun • (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
coordination compound 20 6 noun n noun • a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated
exocentric compound 18 6 noun n noun • a grammatical compound not having the same syntactic function in the sentence as any one of its immediate constituents.
explosive compound 17 6 noun, adjective n, adj noun • a compound that is explosive
ground 6 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun • the solid part of the earth's surface
• a rational motive for a belief or action
• the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
• a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)
• the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
• material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
• a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
• a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
• (art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting
• the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
verb • fix firmly and stably
• confine or restrict to the ground
• place or put on the ground
• instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject
• bring to the ground
• hit or reach the ground
• throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
• (baseball) a hit that travels along the playing field.
• cover with a primer; apply a primer to
• connect to a ground
• use as a basis for; found on
heterocyclic compound 20 7 noun n noun • a compound containing a heterocyclic ring
organometallic compound 22 8 noun n noun • a compound containing an alkyl or aryl radical bonded to a metal.
spackling compound 17 4 noun n noun • powder (containing gypsum plaster and glue) that when mixed with water forms a plastic paste used to fill cracks and holes in plaster
underground 11 3 adjective adj noun • a secret group organized to overthrow a government or occupation force
• an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)
adverb • in or into hiding or secret operation
• beneath the surface of the earth
adjective satellite • under the level of the ground
• conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
found 5 1 verb, noun v, n adjective • come upon unexpectedly or after searching
noun • food and lodging provided in addition to money
verb • set up or found
• set up or lay the groundwork for
• use as a basis for; found on
anionic compound 15 5 noun, adjective n, adj noun • a compound characterized by an active anion
chelate compound 15 5 adverb adv noun • a heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions
inorganic compound 17 6 noun, adjective n, adj noun • any compound that does not contain carbon
mound 5 1 verb, noun v, n noun • (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
• a small natural hill
• a collection of objects laid on top of each other
• structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones
• the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit
verb • form into a rounded elevation
organic compound 15 5 noun, adjective n, adj noun • any compound of carbon and another element or a radical
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