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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coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
fleckstreak
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)