flummoxed
Group 14Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Bewildered or perplexed GRE
Example in Context
The seasoned detective was flummoxed by a case that defied every pattern he had encountered in thirty years of investigations.
Synonyms
baffledstumpedconfused
Etymology
To be so perplexed that you’re left in a fluster.
- flummox (unknown) — to perplex
Memory Aid
🐂Sounds like “flum ox”
A confused ox stuck in a maze, looking FLUMMOXED about how to escape!
Visual Association
🤔An ox scratching its head in a bewildering labyrinth, utterly perplexed.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “flummoxed” mean on the GRE?
flummoxed (adjective) means “Bewildered or perplexed”. The seasoned detective was flummoxed by a case that defied every pattern he had encountered in thirty years of investigations.
How to remember “flummoxed” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “flummoxed” sounds like “flum ox”. A confused ox stuck in a maze, looking FLUMMOXED about how to escape!
What are synonyms for “flummoxed”?
Common synonyms: baffled, stumped, confused.