GRE vocabulary
Nonplus
To surprise and confuse (someone) so much that they are unsure how to react.
Example
"The unexpected declaration by the usually reserved professor completely nonplussed the entire class."
Etymology
From Latin non plus 'no more,' often used in the phrase non plus ultra 'no more beyond,' indicating the ultimate limit.
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