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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archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
anguishextreme pain, distress, or anxiety
flukeflatfish
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
engenderbeget
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate