GRE Word List
BALK
to refuse abruptly
The meaning of the word balk is to refuse abruptly.
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|---|---|
| representational | one that represents: such as |
| marred | to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil |
| fester | to generate pus |
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| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
| decrepitude | the quality or state of being decrepit |
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| adjoin | to add or attach by joining |
| enhance | heighten |
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