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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|---|---|
| remonstrate | to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate |
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| archaic | having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
| machiavellian | of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism |
| filch | to steal secretly or casually |
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