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
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
hypochondriachypochondriacal
whittlea large knife
bristlea short stiff coarse hair or filament
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
dapperneat and trim in appearance
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light