GRE Word List
SURLY
menacing or threatening in appearance
The meaning of the word surly is menacing or threatening in appearance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| supple | compliant often to the point of obsequiousness |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| perimeter | the boundary of a closed plane figure |
| navigable | deep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships |
| forerunner | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as |
| accelerate | to move faster : to gain speed |
| blithe | lacking due thought or consideration : casual |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| polygamist | marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry |
| stipple | to engrave by means of dots and flicks |