GRE Word List

SURLY

menacing or threatening in appearance

The meaning of the word surly is menacing or threatening in appearance.

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WordMeaning
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
debuta first appearance
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
pana usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking)