GRE Word List
BALK
to refuse abruptly
The meaning of the word balk is to refuse abruptly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| intolerant | unable or unwilling to endure |
| deadpan | marked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression |
| regime | regimen |
| rider | one that rides |
| curator | a person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits |
| nocturnal | of, relating to, or occurring in the night |
| garbled | made unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up |
| ambiguous | doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness |
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