GRE Word List
BALK
to refuse abruptly
The meaning of the word balk is to refuse abruptly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| drip | to let fall in drops |
| unaccountable | not to be accounted for : inexplicable |
| sentient | responsive to or conscious of sense impressions |
| stultify | to have a dulling or inhibiting effect on |
| wade | to step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air |
| serrated | notched or toothed on the edge |
| ornithologist | a branch of zoology dealing with birds |
| venue | locale |
| compilation | the act or process of compiling |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |