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
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
lardera place where food is stored : pantry
vauntedhighly or widely praised or boasted about
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain