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
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
wrongheadedstubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
belieto give a false impression of
commemorateto call to remembrance
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided