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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quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
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coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
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forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
banallacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite