U

ubiquitous omnipresent, pervasive

ulterior hidden, covert

ultimatum demand

ululate howl, wail

umbrage resentment

unabashed shameless, brazen

unabated ceaseless

unaffected natural, sincere

unanimity agreement

unassuming modest

unavailing useless, futile

unawares suddenly, unexpectedly

unbecoming unfitting

unbridled unrestrained

Quiz 35 (Matching)

Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column. Answers are on page 102.

1.   TIDINGS

A. incisive

2.   TITER

B. omnipresent

3.   TITULAR

C. lethargic

4.   TORPID

D. figurehead

5.   TRADUCE

E. unrestrained

6.   TRENCHANT

F. news

7.   UBIQUITOUS

G. laugh nervously

8.   ULULATE

H. ceaseless

9.   UNABATED

I.  wail

10. UNBRIDLED

J.  slander

uncanny mysterious, inexplicable

unconscionable unscrupulous

uncouth uncultured, crude

unctuous insincere

undermine weaken

underpin support

underscore emphasize

understudy a stand-in

underworld criminal world

underwrite agree to finance, guarantee

undue unjust, excessive

undulate surge, fluctuate

unduly excessive

unequivocal unambiguous, categorical

unexceptionable beyond criticism

unfailing steadfast, unfaltering

unfathomable puzzling, incomprehensible

unflagging untiring, unrelenting

unflappable not easily upset

unfrock discharge

unfurl open up, spread out

ungainly awkward

uniformity sameness

unilateral action taken by only one party

unimpeachable exemplary

unison together

unkempt disheveled

unmitigated complete, harsh

unmoved firm, steadfast

unprecedented without previous occurrence

unremitting relentless

unsavory distasteful, offensive

unscathed unhurt

unseat displace

unseemly unbecoming, improper

unstinting generous

unsullied spotless, pure

unsung neglected, not receiving just recognition

untenable cannot be achieved

untoward perverse, unseemly

unwarranted unjustified

unwieldy awkward

unwitting unintentional

upshot result

urbane refined, worldly

ursine bear-like

usurp seize, to appropriate

usury lending money at high rates

utilitarian pragmatic, useful

utopia paradise

utter complete

uxorious a doting husband