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
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
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