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
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
gargoylea spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
trickleto issue or fall in drops