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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lunarcrescent
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished
marrowbone marrow
quizzicalcomically quaint
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully