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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| Word | Meaning |
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| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| stamp | to pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument |
| debut | a first appearance |
| chaperon | a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety |
| discomfit | to put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| luster | a glow of reflected light : sheen |
| pan | a usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking) |