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
ratiocinationthe process of exact thinking : reasoning
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
lachrymosegiven to tears or weeping : tearful
hummocka rounded knoll or hillock
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
explicateto give a detailed explanation of
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
auroraldawn