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 |
|---|---|
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| placebo | a usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder |
| score | twenty |
| dummy | a person who is incapable of speaking |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| fanaticism | fanatic outlook or behavior |
| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| tumult | disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion |
| lackluster | lacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull |