GRE Word List

DIRE

exciting horror

The meaning of the word dire is exciting horror.

Random words

WordMeaning
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
foppishfoolish
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
elusivetending to elude: such as
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
aboriginalbeing the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation