GRE Word List

BALK

to refuse abruptly

The meaning of the word balk is to refuse abruptly.

Random words

WordMeaning
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
outragean act of violence or brutality
mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin
plutocracygovernment by the wealthy
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
trickleto issue or fall in drops
compellingthat compels: such as