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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mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
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kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
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dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
immureto enclose within or as if within walls