Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the meaning of dire ?

  1. denial

  2. warning of disaster

  3. funeral song

  4. distinguishable
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dire means 'warning of disaster' or something extremely serious, dangerous, or desperate. A dire situation is one that threatens terrible consequences. The other options are incorrect: denial is refusal, dirge is a funeral song (confusable word), and discernible means distinguishable (also confusable).

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