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
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
paradigmexample
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
gapeto open the mouth wide
ichthyologya branch of zoology that deals with fishes
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
upshotthe final result : outcome
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay