GRE Word List

DIRE

exciting horror

The meaning of the word dire is exciting horror.

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WordMeaning
retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
celerityrapidity of motion or action
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination