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
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
wrytwist
blisscomplete happiness
briman upper or outer margin : verge
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
mendicantbeggar
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious