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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |
| verge | brink |
| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| quaint | pleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar |
| irresolute | uncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating |
| servile | of or befitting a menial position |