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
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
inflateddistended with air or gas
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
breadthdistance from side to side : width
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper
suppliantsupplicant
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
gambolto skip about in play : frisk