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
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
dinghya small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
insuperableincapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
fructifyto bear fruit
buffeta blow especially with the hand
husbandrythe cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture