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
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order