| Word | balk |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | V. |
| Definition | foil or thwart; stop short; refuse to go on. |
| Sentence | When the warden learned that several inmates were planning to escape, he took steps to balk their attempt. However, he balked at punishing them by shackling them to the walls of their cells. |
Tags: psat
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