GRE Word List
SURLY
menacing or threatening in appearance
The meaning of the word surly is menacing or threatening in appearance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| libel | a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought |
| stockade | a line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense |
| epilogue | a concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work |
| unassailable | not assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question |
| finite | having definite or definable limits |
| execute | to carry out fully : put completely into effect |
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| mandatory | required by a law or rule : obligatory |
| venture | to proceed especially in the face of danger |