perplex
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/pərˈpleks/
per · plex
pər · ˈpleks
English Definition
v. confuse; puzzle; bewilder
Significado en Español
perplejo, desconcertar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm bối rối, làm khó hiểu
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per- (completely) + plex (entangle) → make complex, confuse
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “perplex” in the following sentence: The sudden change in the company''s policy served to perplex many of its employees.
A
clarify
B
confuse
C
simplify
D
reassure
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B — confuse.
“perplex” means v. confuse; puzzle; bewilder
Common questions about “perplex”
What does “perplex” mean?
perplex — v. confuse; puzzle; bewilder. In Chinese: 使困惑，使费解.
How do you pronounce “perplex”?
perplex is pronounced /pərˈpleks/. It breaks into 2 syllables: per · plex.
Is “perplex” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. perplex appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “perplex”?
per- (completely) + plex (entangle) → make complex, confuse
