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Vocabulary Entry
stumper
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A problem or question that is difficult to solve or answer.
Example Sentences
"The math problem was a real stumper for the students."
"Finding the answer to the riddle was a stumper."
"The detective faced a stumper in the case that had everyone puzzled."
V
verb
To confuse or baffle someone, rendering them unable to respond.
Example Sentences
"The tricky question stumped him during the quiz."
"She was stumped by the complex puzzle."
"The unexpected plot twist stumped the audience for a moment."