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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| romp | one that romps |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
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| pluck | to pull or pick off or out |
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| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
| far-fetched | brought from a remote time or place |
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