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
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
jovialcharacterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
notcha V-shaped indentation
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion