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
quarrygame
spawnto deposit or fertilize spawn
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
preamblean introductory statement
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby