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
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
vividvery strong : very high in chroma
finitehaving definite or definable limits
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)