Exam: SAT (English)

Definition: An object or situation that confuses or puzzles someone, often because it is difficult to understand or solve.

Example: The complex math problem was a real baffler for the students.

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: 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 type of poem or song that tells a story, often about love or emotions, and is usually simple and easy to sing.

Example: She sang a beautiful ballad that moved everyone in the audience.

Definition: In a way that is dull, unoriginal, or lacking in freshness; often used to describe something that is overly common or predictable.

Example: The movie was criticized for its banally predictable plot.

Definition: Something that causes great harm, ruin, or annoyance.

Example: The traffic jams in the city are the bane of my daily commute.

Definition: To cause someone's death, especially by using poison.

Example: The villain planned to bane his enemies with a deadly toxin.

Definition: An excessive admiration or worship of William Shakespeare, often treating him as a god-like figure.

Example: The festival was a celebration of bardolatry, with performances of Shakespeare's plays and discussions about his influence on literature.

Definition: Only just; by a small amount; hardly at all.

Example: She barely passed the exam, scoring just enough to pass.

Definition: A title for a nobleman of the lowest rank in British and Japanese aristocracy, often holding land and privileges granted by a king or feudal lord.

Example: The baron hosted a grand feast at his castle to celebrate his daughter's wedding.

Definition: Founded on something; having a basis or foundation, often used in combination with other words.

Example: The movie is based on a true story.

Definition: To establish or found something on a particular idea, principle, or location.

Example: The company is based in New York City.