GRE Word List

DIRE

exciting horror

The meaning of the word dire is exciting horror.

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WordMeaning
clamornoisy shouting
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
waketo be or remain awake
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding