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…
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maladminister
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
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
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
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…