GRE Word List

BALK

to refuse abruptly

The meaning of the word balk is to refuse abruptly.

Random words

WordMeaning
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
laudpraise
communetalk over
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person