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
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
headlongheadfirst
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
boostto push or shove up from below
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development