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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antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
vipera common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans
awla pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood)
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance