GRE Word List

BAFFLE

to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert

The meaning of the word baffle is to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert.

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