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
estimablecapable of being estimated
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
peerlessmatchless
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree