GRE Word List
DIRE
exciting horror
The meaning of the word dire is exciting horror.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| unseemly | not seemly: such as |
| sensual | relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly |
| tempo | the 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 |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |
| potent | having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful |
| qualified | fitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent |
| perimeter | the boundary of a closed plane figure |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |
| provender | dry food for domestic animals : feed |