Word of the Day for 10th Grade

Friday, September 11

unctuous adj

Definition: Unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech

Synonyms: insincere, smarmy

Usage: The politician had a smooth and unctuous way of speaking as if he was a very close, old friend, but the insincerity In his eyes betrayed him.

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