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perplex

/pərˈpleks/
per · plex pər · ˈpleks
English Definition
v. confuse; puzzle; bewilder
中文释义
使困惑，使费解
Significado en Español
perplejo, desconcertar
한국어 뜻
당황하게 하다, 혼란스럽게 하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm bối rối, làm khó hiểu
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Example Sentence

The complex instructions perplexed him.

复杂的说明使他困惑。

Synonyms
confuse puzzle bewilder
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
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.

  1. A clarify
  2. B confuse
  3. C simplify
  4. D reassure
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B — confuse. “perplex” means v. confuse; puzzle; bewilder

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The strange, twisting riddle continued to ______ even the cleverest students.

  1. A enlighten
  2. B clarify
  3. C explain
  4. D perplex
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D — perplex. “perplex” means v. confuse; puzzle; bewilder

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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.

How do you use “perplex” in a sentence?

The complex instructions perplexed him. (复杂的说明使他困惑。)

What are synonyms for “perplex”?

confuse, puzzle, bewilder — all close in meaning to perplex (v. confuse; puzzle; bewilder).

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

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