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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limnto draw or paint on a surface
maneuvera military or naval movement
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
stiltedpompous
nutrientfurnishing nourishment
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penetrateto pass into or through
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
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