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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lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
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tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
executionerone who executes
scourgewhip
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gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight