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
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
auxiliaryoffering or providing help
edicta proclamation having the force of law
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
irateroused to ire