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 |
|---|---|
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |
| suppress | to put down by authority or force : subdue |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| punctilious | marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions |
| renegade | a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another |
| refute | to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous |
| contest | strive |
| gargantuan | tremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic |
| sham | a trick that deludes : hoax |
| defray | to provide for the payment of : pay |