Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Describing someone who is easily shocked or offended by matters related to sex or nudity, often showing excessive modesty or propriety.

Example: Her prudish attitude made it difficult for her to enjoy the more relaxed atmosphere of the party.

Definition: In a way that shows excessive concern for propriety or modesty, often avoiding anything considered improper or indecent.

Example: She spoke prudishly about the topic, avoiding any mention of the more risqué details.

Definition: The quality of being overly concerned with propriety or modesty, often in a way that is considered excessive or exaggerated.

Example: Her prudishness made it difficult for her to enjoy the more relaxed atmosphere of the party.

Definition: The quality of having an excessive interest in sexual matters or lewd behavior.

Example: The film was criticized for its prurience, as it focused too much on sexual content rather than the story.

Definition: A strong feeling of sexual desire or interest, often considered excessive or inappropriate.

Example: The novel was criticized for its pruriency, as it focused too much on sexual themes.

Definition: Having an excessive or unhealthy interest in sexual matters.

Example: The movie was criticized for its prurient content that focused too much on sexual themes.

Definition: Causing a strong desire to scratch due to intense itching.

Example: The rash was pruritic, making it difficult for her to concentrate on anything else.

Definition: A medical term for severe itching, usually affecting the skin without any visible damage.

Example: The patient complained of pruritus that made it difficult for him to sleep at night.

Definition: In a way that shows too much interest in other people's private matters.

Example: She looked at the documents pryingingly, trying to find out more about the situation.

Definition: Relating to the study of elections and voting behavior.

Example: The psephological analysis revealed interesting trends in voter preferences.