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nonplus

Posted on January 30, 2017January 28, 2017 by Lynn

nan pluhs transitive verb to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. He was nonplussed by the sudden and extreme change in her…

maladminister

Posted on January 23, 2017January 21, 2017 by Lynn

mae l@d mI nih st@r transitive verb to handle or manage poorly, inefficiently, or corruptly. The state was maladministered during the former governor’s time in office.

indomitable

Posted on January 16, 2017January 15, 2017 by Lynn

ihn da mih t@ b@l adjective too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. The indomitable spirit of the pioneers brought them through many hardships.

germane

Posted on January 9, 2017January 7, 2017 by Lynn

j@r meIn adjective having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. That’s an interesting comment, but it’s not germane to the present discussion.

exponent

Posted on January 2, 2017January 1, 2017 by Lynn

ihks po n@nt  [or]  eks po n@nt noun 1.  one that expounds or interprets. The British physicist Stephen Hawking is an exponent of cosmological theories. 2.  one that represents or advocates. Elizabeth…

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