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 |
|---|---|
| dilemma | a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice |
| matrix | something within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form |
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
| laud | praise |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| bivouac | a usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter |
| cog | a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear |
| recline | to cause or permit to incline backwards |
| flush | to fly away suddenly |
| paramour | lover |