GRE Word List

DIRE

exciting horror

The meaning of the word dire is exciting horror.

Random words

WordMeaning
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
primaloriginal
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
outgoinggoing away : departing
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt