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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WordMeaning
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
adjointo add or attach by joining
implicitcapable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied
dorsalan ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar