perplexing
/pərˈplɛksɪŋ/
per · plex · ing
pər · ˈplɛks · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. confusing or difficult to understand
Significado en Español
desconcertante
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khó hiểu, rối trí
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “perplexing”:
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A
baffling
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B
clear
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C
obvious
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D
straightforward
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A — baffling.
“perplexing” means adj. confusing or difficult to understand
Common questions about “perplexing”
What does “perplexing” mean?
perplexing — adj. confusing or difficult to understand. In Chinese: 令人困惑的.
How do you pronounce “perplexing”?
perplexing is pronounced /pərˈplɛksɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: per · plex · ing.
Is “perplexing” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. perplexing appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.