teInt transitive verb 1.  to slightly corrupt or pollute. Sulfur tainted the water supply. Her surly manner tainted her beauty. 2.  to tarnish, as with moral wrongness. Their victory was tainted by…

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…

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.

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.

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.