Question

Identify the correct meaning of the given word:
Compound
A. To emphasise
B. TO confuse
C. TO put together
D. To compress

Answer 1

Hint: A compound is a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements. Basically, it is a mixture of two or more things. It is a word made up of two or more existing words.

Complete step by step answer:
Option A that is, to emphasize is an incorrect option because the meaning of compound has been asked in the question. Whereas emphasize means to give more attention to a particular thing or to pressurize on a particular thing.
Similarly, Option B that is, “to confuse” is an incorrect option as it means to bumble or mystify somebody. Basically to make things more or less perplexing for somebody. Thus this option does not justify the meaning of the word compound.
Option C “to put together” is the correct meaning of compound. Put together means when a different part of something is joined to another thing. For example, in chemistry, Salt is denoted by NaCl which is a combination of sodium plus chlorine.
Option D that is “to compress” is an incorrect answer as it means something flatten by pressure or something squeezed. Basically to force something into less.

So, the correct answer is “Option C”.

Note:
Some synonyms of the word COMPOUND are - amalgam, amalgamation, combination, blend, composite, mix, mixture, hybrid, mashup etc. ‘Compound’ word has originated during the late Middle English. The final’ was added in the 16th century on the pattern of expounding and propound. “To put together” justifies the meaning of the word compound.