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.