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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insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
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ligneousof or resembling wood
halfheartedlacking heart, spirit, or interest
rendto remove from place by violence : wrest
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
misadventuremisfortune
vergebrink
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
downcastlow in spirit : dejected