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
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
sleightdeceitful craftiness
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
raffleto engage in a raffle
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
expertisethe skill of an expert
compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
maladroitlacking adroitness : inept