Definition of dire

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Dire (superl.) Evil in great degree; dreadful; dismal; horrible; terrible; lamentable.

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Diageotropism :: Diageotropism (n.) The tendency of organs (as roots) of plants to assume a position oblique or transverse to a direction towards the center of the earth.
Circle :: Circle (n.) Indirect form of words; circumlocution.
Diametrically :: Diametrically (adv.) In a diametrical manner; directly; as, diametrically opposite..
Radiated :: Radiated (a.) Emitted, or sent forth, in rays or direct lines; as, radiated heat..
Round :: Round (adv.) By or in a circuit; by a course longer than the direct course; back to the starting point.
Commutator :: Commutator (n.) A piece of apparatus used for reversing the direction of an electrical current; an attachment to certain electrical machines, by means of which alternating currents are made to be continuous or to have the same direction..
Spiritualist :: Spiritualist (n.) One who believes in direct intercourse with departed spirits, through the agency of persons commonly called mediums, by means of physical phenomena; one who attempts to maintain such intercourse; a spiritist..
Lineal :: Lineal (a.) In the direction of a line; of or pertaining to a line; measured on, or ascertained by, a line; linear; as, lineal magnitude..
Inverse :: Inverse (a.) Opposite in order, relation, or effect; reversed; inverted; reciprocal; -- opposed to direct..
Directorship :: Directorship (n.) The condition or office of a director; directorate.
English :: English (n.) A twist or spinning motion given to a ball in striking it that influences the direction it will take after touching a cushion or another ball.
Slope :: Slope (v. i.) To take an oblique direction; to be at an angle with the plane of the horizon; to incline; as, the ground slopes..
Anticlinal :: Anticlinal (n.) The crest or line in which strata slope or dip in opposite directions.
Endermic :: Endermic (a.) Acting through the skin, or by direct application to the skin..
Evangelist :: Evangelist (n.) A bringer of the glad tidings of Church and his doctrines. Specially: (a) A missionary preacher sent forth to prepare the way for a resident pastor; an itinerant missionary preacher. (b) A writer of one of the four Gospels (With the definite article); as, the four evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. (c) A traveling preacher whose efforts are chiefly directed to arouse to immediate repentance..
Tortuous :: Tortuous (a.) Fig.: Deviating from rectitude; indirect; erroneous; deceitful.
Overbow :: Overbow (v. t.) To bend or bow over; to bend in a contrary direction.
Directly :: Directly (adv.) Straightway; next in order; without delay; immediately.
Fluctuate :: Fluctuate (v. i.) To move now in one direction and now in another; to be wavering or unsteady; to be irresolute or undetermined; to vacillate.
Determine :: Determine (v. t.) To fix the course of; to impel and direct; -- with a remoter object preceded by to; as, another's will determined me to this course..
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