GRE Word List
BALK
to refuse abruptly
The meaning of the word balk is to refuse abruptly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| verbalize | to express something in words |
| supposititious | fraudulently substituted : spurious |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
| sophisticated | deprived of native or original simplicity: such as |
| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| bout | a spell or period of activity: such as |
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| masochist | a person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism |
| progenitor | an ancestor in the direct line : forefather |