Dire
| Dire [ dahy-uh'r ] | |
| [ adjective ] | |
| MEANING : | |
| 1. causing dread 2. involving disaster or misfortune 3. desperate or urgent | |
| USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
| He was warned of dire consequences if he disclosed the name of the bully. | |
Nadir
Nadir [ NEY-der, NEY-deer ]
[ noun ]
MEANING :
1. the lowest possible point; extreme despair or adversity
2. the point on the celestial sphere directly beneath a given position or observer and
diametrically opposite the zenith.
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
Relations between Iran and the USA reached their nadir when 66 US diplomats were taken
hostage by Islamic militants in 1979.
[ noun ]
MEANING :
1. the lowest possible point; extreme despair or adversity
2. the point on the celestial sphere directly beneath a given position or observer and
diametrically opposite the zenith.
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
Relations between Iran and the USA reached their nadir when 66 US diplomats were taken
hostage by Islamic militants in 1979.
