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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WordMeaning
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
magnitudegreat size or extent
brazenmade of brass
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
arsenalan establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment
nullifyto make null (see null
maladya disease or disorder of the animal body
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself