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
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
crabbedmarked by a forbidding moroseness
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
solsticeeither of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
culminationthe action of culminating