GRE Word List

BALK

to refuse abruptly

The meaning of the word balk is to refuse abruptly.

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WordMeaning
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
juncturea point of time
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
degradationthe act or process of degrading
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually