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dire

[หˆdaษชษ™r]

๐Ÿ“– Definition

adj. very serious; very bad

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A prism splitting white light into a spectrum of distinct qualities

๐Ÿ’ฌ Example Sentence

The professor's dire approach to the subject left a lasting impression.

๐ŸŽต Music Connection

"Highway to Hell" by AC/DC

Being on the highway to hell is a dire, extremely serious predicament.

๐Ÿ“ Word Roots & Related

dir, dinoโ€œโ€ dirge n. dinosaur n. โปฐsaur=lizard dire consequences

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