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Unctuous
Used to describe someone who speaks and behaves in a way that is meant to seem friendly and polite but that is
unpleasant because it is obviously not sincere
Medical: rich in oil or fat
Shrapnel
Small metal pieces that scatter outwards form an exploding bomb, shell or mine
Rubenesque
Of, relating to, or suggestive of the painter Rubens or his works; plump or rounded usually in a pleasing or attractive way
Mercurial
changing moods quickly and often
changing often: very changeable
very lively and quick
Draconian
very severe or cruel
Pompadour
a hairstyle worn especially by men in which the hair is combed into a high mound at the front of the head
meander
a winding path or course (labyrinth)
a turn or winding of a stream
to walk slowly without a specific goal, purpose or direction
to go from one topic to another without any clear direction
Intransigent
completely unwilling to change: very stubborn
Trite
not interesting or effective because of being used too often: not fresh or original
Expatiate
to speak or write about something in a way that includes a lot of details or uses many words
Minatory
having a menacing quality; threatening
Emollient
making soft or supple
making less intense or harsh
Effrontery
a very confident attitude or way of behaving that is shocking or rude
shameless boldness (insolence)