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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blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
maledictioncurse
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
demurto take exception : object
ecclesiasticecclesiastical
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper