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 |
|---|---|
| redundant | exceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous |
| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| forbearance | a refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due |
| betoken | to typify beforehand : presage |
| undulating | having a wavy surface, edge, or markings |
| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
| vouchsafe | to grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner |
| couple | two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired |
| brawny | muscular |