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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| Word | Meaning |
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| fulcrum | prop |
| appreciate | to grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of |
| linger | to be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry |
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| niggle | trifle |
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