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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nurturetraining
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
collectedgathered together
flauntto display or obtrude oneself to public notice
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
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brochurepamphlet
choicethe act of choosing : selection
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges