| baulk | (noun) one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof | Synonyms: balk, rafter |
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| (noun) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress | Synonyms: balk, check, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, impediment |
| (noun) the area on a billiard table behind the balkline | Synonyms: balk |
| (verb) refuse to comply | Synonyms: balk, jib, resist |
| bulk | (noun) the property of something that is great in magnitude | Synonyms: mass, volume |
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| (noun) the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part | Synonyms: majority |
| (noun) the property possessed by a large mass | - |
| (verb) cause to bulge or swell outwards | Synonyms: bulge |
| (verb) stick out or up | - |
| (verb) to gain size and weight by means of exercise and diet | - |
| caulk | (noun) a waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight | Synonyms: caulking |
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| (verb) seal with caulking | Synonyms: calk |
| hulk | (noun) a ship that has been wrecked and abandoned | - |
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| (noun) a very large person; impressive in size or qualities | Synonyms: giant, heavyweight, whale |
| (verb) appear very large or occupy a commanding position | Synonyms: loom, predominate, tower |
| skulk | (verb) move furtively | - |
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| (verb) avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill | Synonyms: malinger |
| (verb) lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner | Synonyms: lurk |
| sulk | (noun) a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal | Synonyms: sulkiness |
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| (verb) be in a huff and display one's displeasure | Synonyms: brood, pout |