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 |
|---|---|
| orifice | an opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass |
| premonitory | giving warning |
| shangri-la | a remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia |
| vantage | a position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view |
| ratify | to approve and sanction formally : confirm |
| sleek | slick |
| receptive | able or inclined to receive |
| fruition | pleasurable use or possession : enjoyment |
| accrue | to come into existence as a legally enforceable claim |
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |