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 |
|---|---|
| progeny | descendants |
| crochet | needlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle |
| derision | the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt |
| refute | to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous |
| quizzical | comically quaint |
| exalt | to raise in rank, power, or character |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |
| abjure | to renounce upon oath |
| stipulate | to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract |