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
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
delveexcavate
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
braggadocioempty boasting