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
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
indignationanger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
impetusa driving force : impulse
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
plumagethe feathers of a bird
reparteea quick and witty reply
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
aboriginalbeing the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart