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 |
|---|---|
| archives | a place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved |
| subsume | to include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element |
| spasmodic | relating to or affected or characterized by spasm |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| idle | not occupied or employed: such as |
| studious | assiduous in the pursuit of learning |
| slight | having a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
| inarticulate | incapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings |
| hue | overall character or appearance to the mind : complexion |