Perplex – Make someone feel completely baffled

(Pronounced per-pleks)

To remember the definition of the word perplex, use the following mnemonic:

The purple 'X' (perplex) marked the spot where the treasure should have been buried, but no amount of digging could locate it. They were completely baffled.

Examples of perplex in a sentence

The magician's illusion seemed to perplex everyone in the audience.

The Egyptian's tombs will stun and perplex many people who see them.

The new virus has continued to perplex doctors again and again.