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
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
welterwrithe
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
entomologya branch of zoology that deals with insects
coteriean intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes