GRE Vocabulary Lesson: Exploring the Meaning of Unction - Excessive Smoothness and Insincerity

This video explores the word 'unction', which refers to an excessively earnest or affected manner in speech, behavior, or style. It often implies insincerity, excessive flattery, or an oily smoothness that can be off-putting. The video discusses the word's origins, synonyms, antonyms, and provides examples of its use in sentences.