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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superimposeto place or lay over or above something
diurnalactive chiefly in the daytime
glowto shine with or as if with an intense heat
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
cullto select from a group : choose
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage