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
vitiateto make faulty or defective : impair
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
foregoto go before : precede
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
yena strong desire or propensity