GRE Word List
DIRE
exciting horror
The meaning of the word dire is exciting horror.
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|---|---|
| homeostasis | a relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group |
| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
| ardor | an often restless or transitory warmth of feeling |
| gouge | a chisel with a concavo-convex cross section |
| spurn | to reject with disdain or contempt : scorn |
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
| flourish | to grow luxuriantly : thrive |
| incontrovertible | not open to question : indisputable |
| vogue | popular acceptation or favor : popularity |
| conformity | correspondence in form, manner, or character : agreement |