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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| imperative | not to be avoided or evaded : necessary |
| equivocal | subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse |
| laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
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| adjoin | to add or attach by joining |
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| dorsal | an ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar |