GRE Word List

SURLY

menacing or threatening in appearance

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

Random words

WordMeaning
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
honeto sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
battaliona considerable body of troops organized to act together : army
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form