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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abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
rivuleta small stream
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
cosmicof or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone
obsidiana dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava
tactfulhaving or showing tact
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braidto make from braids
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent