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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| infantile | of or relating to infants or infancy |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
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| foul | offensive to the senses : loathsome |
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