balk, v. [frustrate], [baffle], [foil], [thwart], [disappoint]; jib.
balky, a. [refractory], [perverse], recalcitrant, [contrary], [stubborn].
ball, n. [sphere], [globe], orb, pellet; pome, [pommel]; base-ball, football, lacrosse, basket-ball, tether-ball; bullet, projectile, dejectile, [missile]; glomeration, conglobation; fandango (Mexico).
ballarag, v. (Slang) [bully], [threaten], browbeat, overbear, intimidate.
ballast, n. steadiness, self-control, [equipoise], [stability], [judgment].
ballet, n. Associated words: choreograph, choreographer.
ballet-dancer, n. danseuse, coryphee, figurante.
balloon, n. aërostat.
ballooning, n. aëronautics, aërostation, balloonery.
balloonist, n. aëronaut, aërostat, ballooner.