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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| seine | a large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore |
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| soporific | causing or tending to cause sleep |
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| snip | a small piece that is snipped off |
| receptive | able or inclined to receive |
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| intolerant | unable or unwilling to endure |
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