Definition of dire

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

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Diagonally :: Diagonally (adv.) In a diagonal direction.
Dip :: Dip (n.) Inclination downward; direction below a horizontal line; slope; pitch.
Precentor :: Precentor (n.) A leader of a choir; a directing singer.
Direct :: Direct (a.) Straightforward; not of crooked ways, or swerving from truth and openness; sincere; outspoken..
Train :: Train (v. t.) To lead or direct, and form to a wall or espalier; to form to a proper shape, by bending, lopping, or pruning; as, to train young trees..
Dash :: Dash (n.) The line drawn through a figure in the thorough bass, as a direction to raise the interval a semitone..
Redirect :: Redirect (a.) Applied to the examination of a witness, by the party calling him, after the cross-examination..
Subdiaconate :: Subderivative (n.) A word derived from a derivative, and not directly from the root; as, friendliness is a subderivative, being derived from friendly, which is in turn a derivative from friend..
By-speech :: By-speech (n.) An incidental or casual speech, not directly relating to the point..
Instruct :: Instruct (v. t.) To furnish with directions; to advise; to direct; to command; as, the judge instructs the jury..
Blaze :: Blaze (n.) Intense, direct light accompanied with heat; as, to seek shelter from the blaze of the sun..
Homage :: Homage (n.) Reverence directed to the Supreme Being; reverential worship; devout affection.
Disposure :: Disposure (n.) The act of disposing; power to dispose of; disposal; direction.
Imperative :: Imperative (a.) Expressive of command; containing positive command; authoritatively or absolutely directive; commanding; authoritative; as, imperative orders..
Directly :: Directly (adv.) Without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.
Cross-reading :: Cross-reading (n.) The reading of the lines of a newspaper directly across the page, instead of down the columns, thus producing a ludicrous combination of ideas..
Steerage :: Steerage (n.) The act or practice of steering, or directing; as, the steerage of a ship..
Dependence :: Dependence (n.) Subjection to the direction or disposal of another; inability to help or provide for one's self.
Direct :: Direct (v. t.) To point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order; as, he directed them to go..
Bloom :: Bloom (n.) A large bar of steel formed directly from an ingot by hammering or rolling, being a preliminary shape for further working..
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