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
invulnerableincapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
vicariousexperienced or realized through imaginative or sympathetic participation in the experience of another
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
appurtenancesaccessory objects
arteryany of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner