Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Having a harmful or threatening effect; suggesting something bad will happen.

Example: The baleful glare of the storm clouds made everyone uneasy.

Definition: In a way that expresses harm or evil intentions; threatening or menacing.

Example: She looked at him balefully, making him feel uneasy.

Definition: The quality of being harmful or threatening; a feeling or expression of evil or danger.

Example: The balefulness of his glare made everyone uneasy.

Definition: To stop suddenly and refuse to continue, often due to hesitation or unwillingness; to make an illegal motion in sports before completing an action.

Example: The horse balked at the jump, refusing to move forward.

Definition: A hindrance or obstacle that prevents progress or success.

Example: The sudden rain was a balk to our outdoor plans.

Definition: To stop short and refuse to proceed, often due to hesitation or reluctance.

Example: He balked at the idea of moving to a new city.

Definition: The process of dividing a region or state into smaller, often hostile, units or groups.

Example: The balkanization of the country led to increased tensions and conflicts among its various ethnic groups.

Definition: To divide a larger area or group into smaller, often conflicting parts.

Example: The political situation in the country began to balkanize, leading to tensions between different regions.

Definition: A heavy material used to provide stability, often placed in ships or balloons, or a type of gravel used for building roads and railways.

Example: The ship was filled with ballast to ensure it remained stable in rough waters.

Definition: To fill or support something, especially a structure like a railroad bed, with heavy material to provide stability.

Example: The workers will ballast the tracks to ensure they remain stable during heavy trains.

Definition: Relating to the motion and effects of projectiles, such as missiles or bullets.

Example: The ballistic trajectory of the rocket was carefully calculated before launch.

Definition: In a way that relates to the motion of projectiles or the science of ballistics.

Example: The missile was designed to travel ballistically, ensuring it reached its target accurately.

Definition: Related to the study of the motion of projectiles, especially bullets and missiles.

Example: The ballistics expert analyzed the trajectory of the bullet.

Definition: The science that deals with the motion and behavior of projectiles, especially bullets, when they are fired from guns.

Example: The police called in an expert in ballistics to analyze the evidence from the crime scene.