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
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
magnanimitythe quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
coincidencethe act or condition of coinciding : correspondence
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
braga pompous or boastful statement
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
reparationa repairing or keeping in repair