GRE Word List

BALK

to refuse abruptly

The meaning of the word balk is to refuse abruptly.

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WordMeaning
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
underlyinglying beneath or below
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance
brevityshortness of duration
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove