GRE Word List

BALK

to refuse abruptly

The meaning of the word balk is to refuse abruptly.

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WordMeaning
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
anguishextreme pain, distress, or anxiety
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
suitorone that petitions or entreats
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)