Word of the Day for Grades 4-6

Definition: 1. causing or involving great fear or suffering; terrible. 2. indicating trouble, disaster, or the like: dire predictions. 3. urgent; desperate.

Example: The family across the street was in dire need of a babysitter after their other sitter canceled.

Synonyms: fearful, important

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