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 |
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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 |