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 |
|---|---|
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
| psychiatrist | a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychiatry |
| blowhard | an arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart |
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| dossier | a file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject |
| clasp | a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together |
| opus | work |
| disseminate | to spread abroad as though sowing seed |
| forthright | free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point |