GRE Word List

UNCTUOUS

having, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality

The meaning of the word unctuous is having, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality.

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WordMeaning
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vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
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ostensibleintended for display : open to view
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes