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
facadethe front of a building
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
typhoona hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
veerto change direction or course
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby