Oleaginous
/ˌəʊliˈædʒɪnəs/
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Texture Association
Connect 'oleaginous' with how something feels—slick, smooth, or slippery—to remember its oily quality. 
The oleaginous texture of the sauce made it hard to grip the pasta.
Pro Tip 2/2Visual Imagery
Picture items like salad dressings or oil spills to recall the oily nature of 'oleaginous'. 
After the spill, the oleaginous sheen covered the ocean's surface. Compare with
FattyFawnGreasyInsincereOilySlickSmarmyUnctuous
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