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
enlivento give life, action, or spirit to : animate
passiveacted upon by an external agency
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
primethe second of the canonical hours
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
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