[vocab] Word Of The Day - Nonplus

Definition

: to cause to be at a loss as to what to say, think, or do : perplex
Examples

The student's unexpected about-face during the class discussion nonplussed the teacher.

"Finding out that the new site for your business is home as well to stray cats and assorted wildlife might have nonplussed some people, but Gary Meyer just saw an opportunity to help animals while enjoying their presence." — Joseph P. Smith, The Daily Journal (Vineland, New Jersey), 4 Mar. 2016