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
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
overweeningarrogant
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
climeclimate
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
myopicaffected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry