GRE Word List
DIRE
exciting horror
The meaning of the word dire is exciting horror.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| surreptitious | done, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine |
| divest | to deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title |
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |
| delete | to eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing |
| jocund | marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness |
| fructify | to bear fruit |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |
| insurrection | an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government |
| haven | harbor |