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 |
|---|---|
| vehement | marked by forceful energy : powerful |
| whim | a capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy |
| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| jovial | characterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly |
| ravel | to become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray |
| chassis | the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television) |
| notch | a V-shaped indentation |
| consternation | amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion |