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
ployescapade
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent
frigidintensely cold
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge