Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Astound

Clarify

The most appropriate antonym of the given word astound is clarify.

• Astound means to overwhelm with surprise or shock.
• Clarify means to make something clear or understandable.

The word astound means to overwhelm with surprise or shock, while the word clarify means to make something clear or understandable. Therefore, the antonym of astound is clarify.

The other options are not antonyms of astound.

• Confuse means to make someone feel bewildered or perplexed.
• Shock means to cause a sudden, great surprise or disturbance.
• Stun means to make someone unable to think or act clearly because of a sudden shock or surprise.