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 |
|---|---|
| suppress | to put down by authority or force : subdue |
| blurt | to utter abruptly and impulsively |
| sagacious | of keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| compelling | that compels: such as |
| capillary | resembling a hair especially in slender elongated form |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| recital | a detailed account : enumeration |
| roster | a roll or list of personnel |