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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repercussionreflection
aggregateformed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective
retortto pay or hurl back : return
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
receptiveable or inclined to receive
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
topographythe art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations
approbationcommendation
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe