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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predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
sybaritevoluptuary
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
kudospraise given for achievement
sportivefrolicsome