GRE Word List

DIRE

exciting horror

The meaning of the word dire is exciting horror.

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WordMeaning
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
prattleprate
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
caterto provide a supply of food
prunea plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation
inerrancyexemption from error : infallibility
lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims