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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prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
reciprocalinversely related : opposite
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit
gerontologythe comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults compare geriatrics
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
excisean internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
distendextend