GRE Word List
BALK
to refuse abruptly
The meaning of the word balk is to refuse abruptly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disjunction | a sharp cleavage : disunion |
| anguish | extreme pain, distress, or anxiety |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
| shift | to exchange for or replace by another : change |
| capricious | governed or characterized by caprice : impulsive |
| suitor | one that petitions or entreats |
| disparage | to depreciate (see depreciate |
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