digress -
To temporarily leave the main subject of a conversation or discussion
Please don’t digress—we need to focus on the main issue during these important negotiations.
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arbitrary -
Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
She felt that when the judges chose her competitor as winner of the debate, that the decision was totally arbitrary, and didn't recognize how well she had really done.
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puzzling -
Difficult to explain or understand
Scientists still find it puzzling how the universe started from nothing in a 'big bang'.
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speechless -
Unable to speak or express oneself, typically due to strong emotions such as surprise, shock, or awe.
The news of his promotion left him completely speechless, and internally joyous.
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convoluted -
An explanation that is presented in a very complicated and difficult way.
The teacher's convoluted answer to the question showed either that he didn't understand the subject, or that he didn't know how to explain things clearly.
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amnesia -
A total or partial loss of memory
When the criminal was interrogated by the police about the crime, he pretended he had amnesia.
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thunderstruck -
Extremely surprised or shocked, often speechless due to astonishment.
He stood thunderstruck when he found out that he had won the lottery, and could retire if he invested his money wisely.
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incomprehensible -
Impossible or extremely difficult to understand
Albert Camus' novel The Stranger is about a man's incomprehensible murder of a stranger seemingly for no reason.
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bumble -
To act or speak in a confused manner.
Joe wasn't really ready for the test, but somehow by guessing here and there he bumbled his way into getting a passing mark.
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elusive -
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve
For decades until he was finally captured, James "Whitey" Bulger was one of the most elusive criminals alive.
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hazy -
Lacking physical or mental clarity - confused or uncertain.
After waking up from surgery, he felt hazy and disoriented.
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dazed -
Confused or unable to think clearly, often as a result of an injury or from shock
After her car accident, the dazed woman had to rest on the sidewalk.
