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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busta sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
purgeto clear of guilt
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
marrowbone marrow
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
mangeany of various persistent contagious skin diseases marked especially by eczematous inflammation and loss of hair, affecting domestic animals or sometimes humans, and caused by a minute parasitic mite compare sarcoptic mange
appurtenancesaccessory objects
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
ardoran often restless or transitory warmth of feeling