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
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion