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
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
hinterlandsa region lying inland from a coast
fanaticismfanatic outlook or behavior
tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)
grategrating
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will