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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phariseea member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
frolicfull of fun : merry
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object