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
gapeto open the mouth wide
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
scalean instrument or machine for weighing
obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
equityjustice according to natural law or right
podiatristthe medical care and treatment of the human foot