Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct synonym.

Baulk (or Balk)

  1. hesitate

  2. criticise

  3. vomit

  4. abuse
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Explanation

Baulk (or Balk) means to hesitate or stop short, especially when faced with something unpleasant or unexpected. Hesitate captures this momentary stopping or unwillingness to proceed. The other options are unrelated to this meaning.

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