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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| buttress | a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building |
| grudge | to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully |
| septic | of, relating to, or causing putrefaction |
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| pantomime | pantomimist |
| polyglot | one who is polyglot |
| alloy | the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness |
| yore | time past and especially long past |