Word of the day
dire
1. (of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent
“dire consequences”
2. (of a warning or threat) presaging disaster
“dire warnings about breathing the fumes”
adjective
/ˈdaɪ(ə)r/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"The doctor said the patient's condition was dire and required immediate _____."
Select three words related to dire
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- trivial
- dreadful
- serious
- simple
- grave
- relaxed
Choose the phrase that uses dire correctly
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Find a word related to dire
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