GRE Word List
BALK
to refuse abruptly
The meaning of the word balk is to refuse abruptly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| unimpeachable | not impeachable: such as |
| impersonal | having no personal reference or connection |
| abject | sunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe |
| exchequer | a department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes |
| luminary | a person of prominence or brilliant achievement |
| vacuous | emptied of or lacking content |
| polarize | to cause to vibrate in a definite pattern |
| compound | something formed by a union of elements or parts |
| cogent | appealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing |