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
tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
oafa stupid person : boob
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
reparteea quick and witty reply
pinnaclean upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous