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
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
rococorococo work or style
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
inclementlacking mildness: such as
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
besiegeto surround with armed forces