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
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
asteroidany of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent