GRE Word List
BALK
to refuse abruptly
The meaning of the word balk is to refuse abruptly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| commune | talk over |
| contumacious | stubbornly disobedient : rebellious |
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| whimsy | whim |
| oblivious | lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention |
| swill | wash |
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