GRE Word List
BALK
to refuse abruptly
The meaning of the word balk is to refuse abruptly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| protract | to prolong in time or space : continue |
| acute | characterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset |
| blackball | to vote against |
| schematic | of or relating to a scheme or schema |
| arcane | known or knowable only to a few people : secret |
| genteel | having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish |
| esoteric | designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone |
| impassive | giving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
| falsify | to prove or declare false : disprove |