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English Synonyms and Antonyms

by James Champlin Fernald

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Perplexity ( page 270 ).

Questions.

1. What is perplexity? confusion? How do the two words compare? 2. How do bewilderment and confusion compare? 3. From what does amazement result?

Examples.

Caius.—Vere is mine host de Jarterre?
Host.—Here, master doctor, in —— and doubtful dilemma.

There is such —— in my powers
As, after some oration fairly spoke
By a beloved prince, there doth appear
Among the buzzing, pleased multitude.

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