GRE Word List

SURLY

menacing or threatening in appearance

The meaning of the word surly is menacing or threatening in appearance.

Random words

WordMeaning
gnarlsnarl
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
litanya prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
legerdemainsleight of hand
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
monochromatichaving or consisting of one color or hue
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy