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
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
gazettenewspaper
vibrantpulsating with life, vigor, or activity
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine