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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
| enervate | lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated |
| obese | having excessive body fat |
| harangue | a speech addressed to a public assembly |
| superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra |
| debauch | to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality |
| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
| disperse | to cause to break up (see break up |
| reconnaissance | a preliminary survey to gain information |
| disjointed | being thrown out of orderly function |