resist; refuse to comply
The horse would balk at jumping the fence.
Vocabulary like balk appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
declare; report or maintain
opposing; (usually followed by 'to') strongly opposed
dislike; a feeling of intense dislike
avoid; prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
eager; enthusiastic or passionate about something
amaze; an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
chat; utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way
bother; annoy persistently
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