GRE Word List

PRURIENT

marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire

The meaning of the word prurient is marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire.

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WordMeaning
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented