GRE Word List

DIRE

exciting horror

The meaning of the word dire is exciting horror.

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WordMeaning
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
unseemlynot seemly: such as
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
perimeterthe boundary of a closed plane figure
crescendoa gradual increase
provenderdry food for domestic animals : feed