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
superannuatedoutmoded
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
groovea long narrow channel or depression
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
disputatiousinclined to dispute
encircleto form a circle around : surround
subsidya grant or gift of money: such as
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark