GRE Word List

BALK

to refuse abruptly

The meaning of the word balk is to refuse abruptly.

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WordMeaning
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
knolla small round hill : mound
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
facileeasily accomplished or attained
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing