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
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief