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
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
recipientone that receives : receiver
febrilemarked or caused by fever : feverish
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
artificeclever or artful skill : ingenuity
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin