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
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
toteman object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
malodoroushaving a bad odor
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
solicitto make petition to : entreat
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
adventthe period beginning four Sundays before Christmas and observed by some Christians as a season of prayer and fasting