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
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
maladya disease or disorder of the animal body
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
connivancethe act of conniving
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
warrantsanction
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together