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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| Word | Meaning |
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| compress | to press or squeeze together |
| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| quail | any of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as |
| analogy | a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect |
| swagger | to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner |
| balm | a balsamic (see balsamic |
| recast | to cast again |
| tout | to make much of : promote |
| motto | a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use |
| heyday | the period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity |