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perplex

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  1. puzzle                
 
per.plex \p*r-'pleks\ vt [obs. perplex, adj., involved, perplexed, fr. L 
   perplexus, fr. p]er- thoroughly + plexus involved, fr. pp. of plectere to 
   braid, twine - more at PER-, PLY 1: to disturb mentally; esp : CONFUSE, 
   BEWILDER  2: to make intricate or involved : COMPLICATE