Word of the day...unction...unction Unction is a specially-prepared substance meant to bless or heal — the use of special oils in a religious ceremony or the medicine you might put on your chest if you are congested. Unction refers to a religious leader placing special oils, usually on the forehead, of people during a ceremony of healing or blessing. Another meaning of unction describes people who are very pleased with their own good works, maybe even bragging about all the people they help at the homeless shelter or soup kitchen. This kind of unction is also called oily, almost like these smug people are oozing self-centeredness. unction n anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual n excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
Posted on: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 10:59:47 +0000
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