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u
the 21st letter and fifth vowel of the modern English alphabet
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U-bend
a U-shaped bend in a pipe or drain that traps water in the lower part of the U and prevents the escape of noxious fumes or vapours; trap
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U-boat
a German submarine, esp in World Wars I and II
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U-turn
a turn made by a vehicle in the shape of a U, resulting in a reversal of direction
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U.
union
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u.c.
upper case
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u.s.
ubi supra
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U.S.A.
United States of America
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U/S
unserviceable
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U2
you too
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U4E
yours for ever
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ua
Ukraine
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UAE
United Arab Emirates
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UAM
underwater-to-air missile
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UAR
United Arab Republic
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UART
Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter
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UAV
unmanned aerial vehicle
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UB40
a registration card issued by the Department of Employment to a person registering as unemployed
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Ubangi
a river in central Africa, flowing west and south, forming the border between the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaïre) and the Central African Republic and Congo-Brazzaville, into the River Congo. Length (with the Uele): 2250 km (1400 miles)
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Ubangi-Shari
a former name (until 1958) of the Central African Republic
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UBE
unsolicited bulk e-mail
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uber-
indicating the highest, greatest, or most extreme example of something
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ubersexual
a man who exhibits traditional masculine qualities as well as the caring nature of the New Man
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ubiety
the condition of being in a particular place
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ubiquinone
another name for coenzyme Q
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ubiquitarian
a member of the Lutheran church who holds that Christ is no more present in the elements of the Eucharist than elsewhere, as he is present in all places at all times
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ubiquitin
a small polypeptide, found in most eukaryotic cells, that combines with other proteins to make them susceptible to degradation
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ubiquitous
having or seeming to have the ability to be everywhere at once; omnipresent
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UBR
Uniform Business Rate
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Ubuntu
humanity or fellow feeling; kindness
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UC
University College
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UCAS
Universities and Colleges Admissions Service
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UCATT
Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians
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Ucayali
a river in E Peru, flowing north into the Marañón above Iquitos. Length: 1600 km (1000 miles)
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UCCA
Universities Central Council on Admissions
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UCE
unsolicited commercial e-mail
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UCL
University College London
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UCT
University of Cape Town
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UDA
Ulster Defence Association
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Udaipur
A former state of NW India: became part of Rajasthan in 1947
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udal
a form of freehold possession of land existing in northern Europe before the introduction of the feudal system and still used in Orkney and Shetland
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UDC
Urban District Council
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udder
the large baglike mammary gland of cows, sheep, etc, having two or more teats
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UDI
Unilateral Declaration of Independence
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Udine
a city in NE Italy, in Friuli-Venezia Giulia region: partially damaged in an earthquake in 1976. Pop: 95 030 (2001)
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udo
a stout araliaceous perennial plant, Aralia cordata, of Japan and China, having berry-like black fruits and young shoots that are edible when blanched
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udometer
an archaic term for rain gauge
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udon
(in Japanese cookery) large noodles made of wheat flour
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UDR
Ulster Defence Regiment
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UEFA
Union of European Football Associations
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Uele
a river in central Africa, rising near the border between the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaïre) and Uganda and flowing west to join the Bomu River and form the Ubangi River. Length: about 1100 km (700 miles)
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Ufa
a city in W central Russia, capital of the Bashkir Republic: university (1957). Pop: 1 035 000 (2005 est)
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Uffizi
an art gallery in Florence; built by Giorgio Vasari in the 16th century and opened as a museum in 1765: contains chiefly Italian Renaissance paintings
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UFO
unidentified flying object
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ufology
the study of UFOs
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ug
Uganda
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ugali
a type of stiff porridge made by mixing corn meal with boiling water: the basic starch constituent of a meal
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Uganda
a republic in E Africa: British protectorate established in 1894--96; gained independence in 1962 and became a republic in 1963; a member of the Commonwealth. It consists mostly of a savanna plateau with part of Lake Victoria in the southeast and mountains in the southwest, reaching 5109 m (16 763 ft) in the Ruwenzori Range. Official language: English; Swahili, Luganda, and Luo are also widely spoken. Religion: Christian majority. Currency: Ugandan shilling. Capital: Kampala. Pop: 26 699 000 (2004 est). Area: 235 886 sq km (91 076 sq miles)
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Ugandan
of or relating to Uganda or its inhabitants
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Ugaritic
an extinct Semitic language of N Syria
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UGC
University Grants Committee
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ugh
an exclamation of disgust, annoyance, or dislike
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UGLI
a large juicy yellow-skinned citrus fruit of the Caribbean: a cross between a tangerine, grapefruit, and orange
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uglify
to make or become ugly or more ugly
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ugly
of unpleasant or unsightly appearance
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Ugrian
of or relating to a light-haired subdivision of the Turanian people, who include the Samoyeds, Voguls, Ostyaks, and Magyars
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Ugric
one of the two branches of the Finno-Ugric family of languages, including Hungarian and some languages of NW Siberia
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uh-huh
a less emphatic variant of yes
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uh-uh
a less emphatic variant of no
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UHF
ultrahigh frequency
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uhlan
a member of a body of lancers first employed in the Polish army and later in W European armies
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UHT
ultra heat treated
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uhuru
national independence
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Uigur
a member of a Mongoloid people of NW China, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan
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uintathere
any of various extinct Tertiary rhinoceros-like mammals of North America, having six horny processes on the head
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uitlander
a foreigner; alien
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Ujiji
a town in W Tanzania, on Lake Tanganyika: a former slave and ivory centre; the place where Stanley found Livingstone in 1871. It merged with the neighbouring town of Kigoma to form Kigoma-Ujiji in the 1960s
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Ujjain
a city in W central India, in Madhya Pradesh: one of the seven sacred cities of the Hindus; a major agricultural trade centre. Pop: 429 933 (2001)
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uk
United Kingdom
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UKAEA
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
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ukase
(in imperial Russia) an edict of the tsar
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UKCC
United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Visiting
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UKIP
United Kingdom Independence Party: a political party founded in 1993 to seek Britain's withdrawal from the European Union
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ukiyo-e
a school of Japanese painting depicting subjects from everyday life
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Ukr.
Ukraine
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Ukraine
a republic in SE Europe, on the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov: ruled by the Khazars (7th--9th centuries), by Ruik princes with the Mongol conquest in the 13th century, then by Lithuania, by Poland, and by Russia; one of the four original republics that formed the Soviet Union in 1922; unilaterally declared independence in 1990, which was recognized in 1991. Consists chiefly of lowlands; economy based on rich agriculture and mineral resources and on the major heavy industries of the Donets Basin. Official language: Ukrainian; Russian is also widely spoken. Religion: believers are mainly Christian. Currency: hryvna. Capital: Kiev. Pop: 48 151 000 (2004 est). Area: 603 700 sq km (231 990 sq miles)
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Ukrainian
of or relating to Ukraine, its people, or their language
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ukulele
a small four-stringed guitar, esp of Hawaii
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ulama
a body of Muslim scholars or religious leaders
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ulan
a less common variant of uhlan
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Ulan-Ude
an industrial city in SE Russia, capital of the Buryat Republic: an important rail junction. Pop: 361 000 (2005 est)
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ULCC
ultralarge crude carrier
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ulcer
a disintegration of the surface of the skin or a mucous membrane resulting in an open sore that heals very slowly
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ulcerate
to make or become ulcerous
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ulceration
the development or formation of an ulcer
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ulcerative
of, relating to, or characterized by ulceration
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ulcerous
relating to, characteristic of, or characterized by an ulcer or ulcers
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ulema
a variant of ulama
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Uleåborg
the Swedish name for Oulu
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ullage
the volume by which a liquid container falls short of being full
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Ullswater
a lake in NW England, in Cumbria in the Lake District. Length: 12 km (7.5 miles)
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Ulm
an industrial city in S Germany, in Baden-Württemberg on the Danube: a free imperial city (1155--1802). Pop: 119 807 (2003 est)
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ulmaceous
of, relating to, or belonging to the Ulmaceae, a temperate and tropical family of deciduous trees and shrubs having scaly buds, simple serrated leaves, and typically winged fruits: includes the elms
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ulna
the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm
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ulotrichous
having woolly or curly hair
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ulster
a man's heavy double-breasted overcoat with a belt or half-belt at the back
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Reason for adoption: My place of birth and God's country!
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Ulsterman
a native or inhabitant of Ulster
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ult.
ultimate(ly)
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ulterior
lying beneath or beyond what is revealed, evident, or supposed
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ultima
the final syllable of a word
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ultimate
conclusive in a series or process; last; final
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ultimately
in the end; at last; finally
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ultimatum
a final communication by a party, esp a government, setting forth conditions on which it insists, as during negotiations on some topic
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ultimo
(sp abbreviated in formal correspondence) in or during the previous month
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ultimogeniture
a principle of inheritance whereby the youngest son succeeds to the estate of his ancestor
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ultra
extreme or immoderate, esp in beliefs or opinions
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ultra-
beyond or surpassing a specified extent, range, or limit
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ultra-distance
covering a distance in excess of 30 miles, often as part of a longer race or competition
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ultrabasic
(of such igneous rocks as peridotite) containing less than 45 per cent silica
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ultracentrifuge
a high-speed centrifuge used to separate colloidal solutions
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ultraconservative
highly reactionary
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ultrafast
extremely fast
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ultrafiche
a sheet of film, usually the size of a filing card, that is similar to a microfiche but has a much larger number of microcopies
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ultrafilter
a filter with small pores used to separate very small particles from a suspension or colloidal solution
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ultraism
extreme philosophy, belief, or action
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ultramarine
a blue pigment consisting of sodium and aluminium silicates and some sodium sulphide, obtained by powdering natural lapis lazuli or made synthetically: used in paints, printing ink, plastics, etc
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ultramicrometer
a micrometer for measuring extremely small distances
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ultramicroscope
a microscope used for studying colloids, in which the sample is strongly illuminated from the side and colloidal particles are seen as bright points on a dark background
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ultramicroscopic
too small to be seen with an optical microscope
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ultramodern
extremely modern
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ultramontane
on the other side of the mountains, esp the Alps, from the speaker or writer
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ultramontanism
the doctrine of central papal supremacy
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ultramundane
extending beyond the world, this life, or the universe
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ultranationalism
extreme devotion to one's own nation
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ultrared
an obsolete word for infrared
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ultrashort
(of a radio wave) having a wavelength shorter than 10 metres
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ultrasonic
of, concerned with, or producing waves with the same nature as sound waves but frequencies above audio frequencies
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ultrasonics
the branch of physics concerned with ultrasonic waves
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ultrasonography
the technique of using ultrasound to produce pictures of structures within the body, as for example of a fetus
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ultrasound
ultrasonic waves at frequencies above the audible range (above about 20 kHz), used in cleaning metallic parts, echo sounding, medical diagnosis and therapy, etc
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ultrastructure
the minute structure of a tissue or cell, as revealed by microscopy, esp electron microscopy
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ultraviolet
the part of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths shorter than light but longer than X-rays; in the range 0.4 10--6 and 1 10--8 metres
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ultravirus
a virus small enough to pass through the finest filter
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ultrawideband
a transmission technique using a very wide spectrum of frequencies that enables high-speed transfer of data
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ululate
to howl or wail, as with grief
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Reason for adoption: It's pretty and disgustingly glottal at the same time. Also it's fun to do.
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Ulundi
a town in South Africa: the traditional Zulu capital of KwaZulu/Natal
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Uluru
a large isolated desert rock, sometimes described as the world's largest monolith, in the Northern Territory of Australia: sacred to local Aboriginal people. Height: 330m (1100 ft). Base circumference: 9 km (5.6 miles)
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Ulyanovsk
the former name (1924--91) of Simbirsk
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Ulysses
the Latin name of Odysseus
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Reason for adoption: the one thing he can't master
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um
a representation of a common sound made when hesitating in speech
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Reason for adoption: Soooo apt
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umbel
an inflorescence, characteristic of umbelliferous plants, in which the flowers arise from the same point in the main stem and have stalks of the same length, to give a cluster with the youngest flowers at the centre
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umbelliferous
of, relating to, or belonging to the Umbelliferae, a family of herbaceous plants and shrubs, typically having hollow stems, divided or compound leaves, and flowers in umbels: includes fennel, dill, parsley, carrot, celery, and parsnip
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umbellule
any of the small secondary umbels that make up a compound umbel
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umber
any of various natural brown earths containing ferric oxide together with lime and oxides of aluminium, manganese, and silicon
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umbilical
of, relating to, or resembling the umbilicus or the umbilical cord
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umbilicate
having an umbilicus or navel
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umbilication
a navel-like notch or depression, as in the centre of a vesicle
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umbilicus
a hollow or navel-like structure, such as the cavity at the base of a gastropod shell
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umbles
another term for numbles
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umbo
a small hump projecting from the centre of the cap in certain mushrooms
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umbra
a region of complete shadow resulting from the total obstruction of light by an opaque object, esp the shadow cast by the moon onto the earth during a solar eclipse
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umbrage
displeasure or resentment; offence (in the phrase give or take umbrage)
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umbrageous
shady or shading
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umbrella
a portable device used for protection against rain, snow, etc, and consisting of a light canopy supported on a collapsible metal frame mounted on a central rod
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Reason for adoption: Because today it's raining and it also goes with my Mary Poppins bag.
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Umbria
a mountainous region of central Italy, in the valley of the Tiber. Pop: 834 210 (2003 est). Area: 8456 sq km (3265 sq miles)
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Umbrian
of or relating to Umbria, its inhabitants, their dialect of Italian, or the ancient language once spoken there
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Umbriel
one of the main satellites of Uranus
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UMD
Universal Media Disc: an optical disc used to store games, films, or music
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UMF
a standard for the level of antibacterial agent possessed by manuka honey
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umfazi
an African married woman
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umiak
a large open boat made of stretched skins, used by Inuit
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UMIST
University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology
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UML
unified modeling language: a standardized language for describing and visualizing the different parts of software systems; used for designing software
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umlaut
the mark () placed over a vowel in some languages, such as German, indicating modification in the quality of the vowel
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umlungu
a white man
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Ummah
the Muslim community throughout the world
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umpie
an informal word for umpire
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umpire
an official who rules on the playing of a game, as in cricket or baseball
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umpteen
very many
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Umtali
the former name (until 1982) of Mutare
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Umtata
a city in South Africa, in Eastern Cape province; the capital of the former Transkei Bantu homeland. Pop: 94 778 (2001)
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umu
another name for hangi
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umwelt
the environmental factors, collectively, that are capable of affecting the behaviour of an animal or individual
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UN
United Nations
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un-
not; contrary to; opposite of
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un-American
not in accordance with the aims, ideals, customs, etc, of the US
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UNA
United Nations Association
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unabashed
not ashamed, embarrassed, or ill at ease
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unabated
without losing any original force or violence; undiminished
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unable
lacking the necessary power, ability, or authority (to do something); not able
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unabridged
(of a book, speech, etc) not reduced in length by condensing
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unacceptable
not satisfactory; inadequate
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unaccommodated
not suitable or apt; not adapted
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unaccompanied
not accompanied
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unaccomplished
not accomplished or finished
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unaccountable
allowing of no explanation; inexplicable
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unaccounted
missing
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unaccustomed
not used (to)
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unacknowledged
not having been acknowledged or recognized
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unacquainted
not familiar or conversant with (someone or something)
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unaddressed
(of a letter, package, etc) not having an address
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unadopted
(of a child) not adopted
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unadorned
not decorated; plain
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unadulterated
not debased or made impure
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unadventurous
not daring or enterprising
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unadvised
rash or unwise
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unaffected
unpretentious, natural, or sincere
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unaffiliated
not officially connected or associated with an organization
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unafraid
not frightened
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unaided
without having received any help
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unalienable
a variant of inalienable
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unalloyed
not mixed or intermingled with any other thing; pure
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unalterable
(of a condition, truth, etc) unable to be changed or altered
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unaltered
not altered; unchanged
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unambiguous
not ambiguous; clear
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unambitious
lacking in ambition
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unamused
not entertained, diverted, or laughing
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unaneled
not having received extreme unction
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unanimous
in complete or absolute agreement
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unannounced
not made known publicly or declared in advance
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unanswerable
incapable of being refuted
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unanswered
not answered or replied to
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unanticipated
not anticipated; unforeseen
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unappealable
(of a judgment, etc) not capable of being appealed against
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unappealing
not attractive or pleasing
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unappetizing
(of food) not pleasing or stimulating to the appetite
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unappreciated
not given or shown thanks or gratitude
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unapproachable
discouraging intimacy, friendliness, etc; aloof
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unappropriated
not set aside for specific use
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unapproved
not having been given approval or sanction
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unapt
not suitable or qualified; unfitted
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unarguable
incapable of being argued
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unarm
a less common word for disarm
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unarmed
without weapons
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unary
consisting of, or affecting, a single element or component; monadic
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unashamed
lacking moral restraints
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unasked
not requested or demanded
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unassailable
not able to be attacked
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unassisted
without aid or help; alone
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unassuming
modest or unpretentious
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unattached
not connected with any specific thing, body, group, etc; independent
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unattainable
not achievable or accomplishable
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unattended
not looked after or cared for
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unattractive
not appealing to the senses or mind through beauty, form, character, etc
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unattributed
not having been ascribed or attributed (to someone)
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unau
the two-toed sloth
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unauthorized
not having official permission
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unavailable
not obtainable or accessible
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unavailing
useless or futile
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unavoidable
unable to be avoided; inevitable
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unaware
not aware or conscious (of)
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unawares
without prior warning or plan; unexpectedly
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unbacked
(of a book, chair, etc) not having a back
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unbalance
to upset the equilibrium or balance of
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unbalanced
lacking balance
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unbar
to take away a bar or bars from
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unbated
(of a sword, lance, etc) not covered with a protective button
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unbearable
not able to be borne or endured
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unbeatable
unable to be defeated or outclassed; surpassingly excellent
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unbeaten
having suffered no defeat
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unbecoming
unsuitable or inappropriate, esp through being unattractive
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unbeknown
without the knowledge (of a person)
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unbelief
disbelief or rejection of belief
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unbelievable
unable to be believed; incredible or astonishing
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unbelievably
in a manner that is hard to believe; astonishingly
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unbeliever
a person who does not believe or withholds belief, esp in religious matters
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unbelieving
not believing; sceptical
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unbelt
to unbuckle the belt of (a garment)
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unbend
to release or be released from the restraints of formality and ceremony
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unbending
rigid or inflexible
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unbent
not bent or bowed
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unbiased
having no bias or prejudice; fair or impartial
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unbidden
not ordered or commanded; voluntary or spontaneous
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unbind
to set free from restraining bonds or chains; release
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unbirthday
any day other than one's birthday
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unbleached
not having been made or become white or lighter through exposure to sunlight or by the action of chemical agents, etc
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unblemished
not blemished or tarnished in any way
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unblenched
undismayed
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unblessed
deprived of blessing
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unblinking
without blinking
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unblock
to remove a blockage from (a pipe, etc)
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unblown
(of a flower) still in the bud
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unblushing
immodest or shameless
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unbolt
to unfasten a bolt of (a door)
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unbolted
(of grain, meal, or flour) not sifted
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unboned
(of meat, fish, etc) not having had the bones removed
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unborn
not yet born or brought to birth
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unbosom
to relieve (oneself) of (secrets, etc) by telling someone
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unbound
(of a book) not bound within a cover
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unbounded
having no boundaries or limits
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unbowed
not bowed or bent
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unbrace
to remove tension or strain from; relax
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unbreakable
not able to be broken
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unbred
not taught or instructed
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unbridle
to remove the bridle from (a horse)
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unbridled
with all restraints removed
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unbroken
complete or whole
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unbundle
to separate (hardware from software) for sales purposes
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unbundling
the takeover of a large conglomerate with a view to retaining the core business and selling off some of the subsidiaries to help finance the takeover
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unburden
to remove a load or burden from
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unbutton
to undo by unfastening (the buttons) of (a garment)
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unbuttoned
with buttons not fastened
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uncaged
at liberty
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uncalled-for
unnecessary or unwarranted
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uncanny
characterized by apparently supernatural wonder, horror, etc
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uncap
to remove a cap or top from (a container)
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uncared-for
not cared for; neglected
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uncaused
not brought into existence by any cause; spontaneous or natural
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unceasing
not ceasing or ending
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uncensored
(of a publication, film, letter, etc) not having been banned or edited
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unceremonious
without ceremony; informal, abrupt, rude, or undignified
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uncertain
not able to be accurately known or predicted
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uncertainty
The state or condition of being uncertain
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unchain
to remove a chain or chains from
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unchallenged
not having been challenged or questioned
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unchancy
unlucky, ill-omened, or dangerous
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unchangeable
not capable of being changed or altered
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unchanged
not altered or different in any way
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unchanging
remaining the same; constant
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uncharacteristic
not typical or usual
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uncharged
(of land or other property) not subject to a charge
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uncharitable
(of a person, remark, etc) unkind or lacking in generosity
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uncharted
(of a physical or nonphysical region or area) not yet mapped, surveyed, or investigated
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unchartered
not authorized by charter; unregulated
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unchecked
not prevented from continuing or growing
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unchristian
not in accordance with the principles or ethics of Christianity
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unchurch
to excommunicate
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uncial
of, relating to, or written in majuscule letters, as used in Greek and Latin manuscripts of the third to ninth centuries, that resemble modern capitals, but are characterized by much greater curvature and inclination and general inequality of height
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unciform
having the shape of a hook
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uncinariasis
the condition of being infested with hookworms; hookworm disease
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uncinate
shaped like a hook
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uncinus
a small hooked structure, such as any of the hooked chaetae of certain polychaete worms
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uncircumcised
not circumcised
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uncircumcision
the state of being uncircumcised
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uncivil
lacking civility or good manners
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uncivilized
(of a tribe or people) not yet civilized, esp preliterate
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unclad
having no clothes on; naked
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unclaimed
not having been claimed
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unclasp
to unfasten the clasp of (something)
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unclassified
not arranged in any specific order or grouping
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uncle
a brother of one's father or mother
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uncle-ji
a respectful name and form of address given to a man from the generation older than oneself
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unclean
lacking moral, spiritual, ritual, or physical cleanliness
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uncleanly
in an unclean manner
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unclear
not clear or definite; ambiguous
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unclog
to remove an obstruction from (a drain, etc)
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unclose
to open or cause to open
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unclothe
to take off garments from; strip
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uncluttered
not having too many objects, details, etc
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unco
unfamiliar, strange, or odd
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uncoil
to unwind or become unwound; untwist
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uncoined
(of a metal) not made into coin
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uncollected
not having been called for, gathered, or collected
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uncomfortable
not comfortable
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uncommercial
not concerned with commerce or trade
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uncommitted
not bound or pledged to a specific opinion, course of action, or cause
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uncommon
outside or beyond normal experience, conditions, etc; unusual
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uncommonly
in an uncommon or unusual manner or degree; rarely
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uncommunicative
disinclined to talk or give information or opinions
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uncompetitive
not able or willing to compete
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uncomplaining
not complaining or resentful; resigned
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uncomplicated
not complicated; simple
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uncomplimentary
not conveying, containing, or resembling a compliment
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uncomprehending
not able to understand; puzzled
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uncompromising
not prepared to give ground or to compromise
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unconcealed
(of feelings, attitudes, etc) not hidden or concealed; open
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unconcern
apathy or indifference
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unconcerned
lacking in concern or involvement
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unconditional
without conditions or limitations; total
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unconditioned
characterizing an innate reflex and the stimulus and response that form parts of it
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unconfined
not enclosed or restricted; free
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unconfirmed
not confirmed; uncorroborated
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unconformable
not conformable or conforming
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unconformity
lack of conformity
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uncongenial
not friendly, pleasant, or agreeable
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unconnected
not linked; separate or independent
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unconscionable
unscrupulous or unprincipled
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unconscious
lacking normal sensory awareness of the environment; insensible
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unconsciousness
the state of being without normal sensory awareness; insensibility
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unconsecrated
not having been made or declared sacred or holy
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unconsidered
not considered; disregarded
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unconstitutional
at variance with or not permitted by a constitution
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unconstrained
not having any constraints
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unconsummated
(of a marriage, relationship, etc) not having been consummated
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uncontaminated
not having been polluted, infected, or made impure
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uncontested
not having been challenged, called into question, or disputed
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uncontrollable
incapable of being controlled or managed
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uncontrolled
not controlled or regulated; uncurbed
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uncontroversial
not inspiring or causing controversy
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unconventional
not conforming to accepted rules or standards
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unconverted
not having been changed or adapted
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unconvinced
not convinced or persuaded
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unconvincing
not credible or plausible
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uncooked
not cooked; raw
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uncool
unsophisticated; unfashionable
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uncoordinated
lacking order, system, or organization
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uncork
to draw the cork from (a bottle, etc)
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uncorrected
(of proofs, a transcript, etc) not having been corrected or amended
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uncorroborated
(of evidence, a statement, etc) lacking confirmation or evidence
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uncorrupted
not having been corrupted
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uncountable
too many to be counted; innumerable
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uncounted
unable to be counted; innumerable
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uncouple
to disconnect or unfasten or become disconnected or unfastened
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uncouth
lacking in good manners, refinement, or grace
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uncovenanted
not guaranteed or promised by a covenant
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uncover
to remove the cover, cap, top, etc, from
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uncovered
not covered; revealed or bare
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uncritical
not containing or making severe or negative judgments
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uncrowded
(of a confined space, area, etc) not containing too many people or things
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uncrowned
having the power of royalty without the title
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UNCTAD
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
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unction
the act of anointing with oil in sacramental ceremonies, in the conferring of holy orders
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unctuous
slippery or greasy
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uncultivated
(of a garden, fields, the earth, etc) not having been tilled and prepared or planted
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uncultured
lacking good taste, manners, upbringing, and education
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uncurl
to move or cause to move out of a curled or rolled up position
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uncus
a hooked part or process, as in the human cerebrum
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uncustomary
not in accordance with custom or habitual practice
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uncut
(of a book) not having the edges of its pages trimmed or slit
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undamaged
not damaged
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undamped
(of an oscillating system) having unrestricted motion; not damped
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undated
(of a manuscript, letter, etc) not having an identifying date
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undaunted
not put off, discouraged, or beaten
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undead
(of a fictional being, such as a vampire) technically dead but reanimated
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undecagon
a polygon having eleven sides
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undeceive
to reveal the truth to (someone previously misled or deceived); enlighten
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undecided
not having made up one's mind
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undeclared
not announced or acknowledged publicly
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undefeated
not having been defeated
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undefended
not having people to provide resistance against danger, attack, or harm
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undefined
not defined or made clear
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undemanding
not requiring great patience, skill, attention, etc
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undemocratic
not characterized by, derived from, or relating to the principles of democracy
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undemonstrative
tending not to show the feelings; of a reserved nature
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undeniable
unquestionably or obviously true
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undeniably
in an unquestionable or obvious manner; irrefutably
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under
directly below; on, to, or beneath the underside or base of
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under-
below or beneath
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underachieve
to fail to achieve a performance appropriate to one's age or talents
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underact
to play (a role) without adequate emphasis
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underactive
(of the thyroid or adrenal glands) not functioning at full capacity
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underage
below the required or standard age, esp below the legal age for voting or drinking
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underarm
(of a measurement) extending along the arm from wrist to armpit
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underbelly
the part of an animal's belly nearest to the ground
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underbid
to submit a bid lower than that of (others)
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underbody
the underpart of a body, as of an animal or motor vehicle
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underbred
of impure stock; not thoroughbred
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underbrush
undergrowth
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underbuy
to buy (stock in trade) in amounts lower than required
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undercapitalize
to provide or issue capital for (a commercial enterprise) in an amount insufficient for efficient operation
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undercarriage
the assembly of wheels, shock absorbers, struts, etc, that supports an aircraft on the ground and enables it to take off and land
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undercart
another name for undercarriage
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undercharge
to charge too little (for)
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underclass
a class beneath the usual social scale consisting of the most disadvantaged people, such as the unemployed in inner cities
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underclay
a grey or whitish clay rock containing fossilized plant roots and occurring beneath coal seams. When used as a refractory, it is known as fireclay
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underclothes
a variant of underwear
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undercoat
a coat of paint or other substance applied before the top coat
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undercool
a less common word for supercool
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undercover
done or acting in secret
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undercroft
an underground chamber, such as a church crypt, often with a vaulted ceiling
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undercurrent
a current that is not apparent at the surface or lies beneath another current
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undercut
to charge less than (a competitor) in order to obtain trade
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underdaks
an informal word for underpants
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underdevelop
to process (a film, plate, or paper) in developer for less than the required time, or at too low a temperature, or in an exhausted solution
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underdeveloped
immature or undersized
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underdog
the competitor least likely to win a fight or contest
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underdone
insufficiently or lightly cooked
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underdrain
a drain buried below agricultural land
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underdressed
wearing clothes that are not elaborate or formal enough for a particular occasion
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underemployed
not fully or adequately employed
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underestimate
to make too low an estimate of
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underexpose
to expose (a film, plate, or paper) for too short a period or with insufficient light so as not to produce the required effect
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underexposure
inadequate exposure to light
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underfeed
to give too little food to
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underfelt
thick felt laid between floorboards and carpet to increase insulation and resilience
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underfloor
situated beneath the floor
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underflow
a condition that occurs when arithmetic operations produce results too small to store in the available register
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underfoot
underneath the feet; on the ground
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underfunded
having or provided with insufficient funding
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underfur
the layer of dense soft fur occurring beneath the outer coarser fur in certain mammals, such as the otter and seal
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undergarment
any garment worn under the visible outer clothes, usually next to the skin
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undergird
to strengthen or reinforce by passing a rope, cable, or chain around the underside of (an object, load, etc)
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underglaze
applied to pottery or porcelain before the application of glaze
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undergo
to experience, endure, or sustain
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undergraduate
a person studying in a university for a first degree
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underground
occurring, situated, used, or going below ground level
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undergrown
not having the expected height
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undergrowth
small trees, bushes, ferns, etc, growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
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underhand
clandestine, deceptive, or secretive
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underhanded
another word for underhand
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underhandedly
A derivative of underhanded
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underhung
(of the lower jaw) projecting beyond the upper jaw; undershot
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underinsured
not having enough insurance to cover the cost of a loss
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underlaid
laid underneath
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underlay
to place (something) under or beneath
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underleaf
(in liverworts) any of the leaves forming a row on the underside of the stem: usually smaller than the two rows of lateral leaves and sometimes absent
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underlet
to let for a price lower than expected or justified
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underlie
to lie or be placed under or beneath
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underline
to put a line under
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underlinen
underclothes, esp when made of linen
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underling
a subordinate or lackey
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underlying
concealed but detectable
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undermentioned
mentioned below or subsequently
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undermine
(of the sea, wind, etc) to wear away the bottom or base of (land, cliffs, etc)
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undermost
being the furthest under; lowest
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underneath
under; beneath
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undernourish
to deprive of or fail to provide with nutrients essential for health and growth
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underpaid
not paid enough
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underpainting
the first layer in a painting, indicating the design and main areas of light and shade
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underpants
a man's undergarment covering the body from the waist or hips to the top of the thighs or knees
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underpass
a section of a road that passes under another road, railway line, etc
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underpay
to pay (someone) insufficiently
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underpin
to support from beneath, esp by a prop, while avoiding damaging or weakening the superstructure
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underpinning
a structure of masonry, concrete, etc, placed beneath a wall to provide support
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underpinnings
any supporting structure or system
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underplant
to plant smaller plants around (a larger plant)
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underplay
to play (a role) with restraint or subtlety
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underplot
a subsidiary plot in a literary or dramatic work
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underpopulated
having a low population rate
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underpowered
lacking or low in power
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underprice
to price (an article for sale) at too low a level or amount
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underprivileged
lacking the rights and advantages of other members of society; deprived
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underproduction
production below full capacity or below demand
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underproof
(of a spirit) containing less than 57.1 per cent alcohol by volume
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underprop
to prop up from beneath
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underquote
to offer for sale (securities, goods, or services) at a price lower than the market price
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underrate
to underestimate
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undersaturated
(of an igneous rock) having a low silica content
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underscore
to draw or score a line or mark under
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undersea
below the surface of the sea
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underseal
a coating of a tar or rubber-based material applied to the underside of a motor vehicle to retard corrosion
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undersecretary
any of various senior civil servants in certain government departments
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undersell
to sell for less than the usual or expected price
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underset
an ocean undercurrent
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undersexed
having weaker sex urges or responses than is considered normal
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undersheriff
a deputy sheriff
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undershirt
an undergarment worn under a blouse or shirt
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undershoot
(of a pilot) to cause (an aircraft) to land short of (a runway) or (of an aircraft) to land in this way
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undershorts
another word for shorts
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undershot
(of the lower jaw) projecting beyond the upper jaw; underhung
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undershrub
another name for subshrub
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underside
the bottom or lower surface
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undersigned
the person or persons who have signed at the foot of a document, statement, etc
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undersized
of less than usual size
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underskirt
any skirtlike garment worn under a skirt
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underslung
suspended below a supporting member, esp (of a motor vehicle chassis) suspended below the axles
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undersoil
another word for subsoil
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underspend
to spend less than (one can afford or is allocated)
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understaffed
not having enough staff
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understand
to know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
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understanding
the ability to learn, judge, make decisions, etc; intelligence or sense
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understate
to state (something) in restrained terms, often to obtain an ironic effect
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understatement
the act or an instance of stating something in restrained terms, or as less than it is
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understeer
(of a vehicle) to turn less sharply, for a particular movement of the steering wheel, than anticipated
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understood
implied or inferred
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understorey
a lower tier of shrubs and small trees under the main canopy of forest trees
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understrapper
a less common word for underling
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understudy
to study (a role or part) so as to be able to replace the usual actor or actress if necessary
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undertake
to contract to or commit oneself to (something) or (to do something)
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undertaker
a person whose profession is the preparation of the dead for burial or cremation and the management of funerals; funeral director
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undertaking
something undertaken; task, venture, or enterprise
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underthings
girls' or women's underwear
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underthrust
a reverse fault in which the rocks on the lower surface of a fault plane have moved under the relatively static rocks on the upper surface
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undertime
the time spent by an employee at work in non-work-related activities like socializing, surfing the internet, making personal telephone calls, etc
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undertint
a slight, subdued, or delicate tint
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undertone
a quiet or hushed tone of voice
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undertook
the past tense of undertake
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undertow
the seaward undercurrent following the breaking of a wave on the beach
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undertrick
a trick by which a declarer falls short of making his contract
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undertrump
to play a lower trump on a trick to which a higher trump has already been played
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undervalue
to value at too low a level or price
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undervest
another name for vest
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underwater
being, occurring, or going under the surface of the water, esp the sea
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underwear
clothing worn under the outer garments, usually next to the skin
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underweight
weighing less than is average, expected, or healthy
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underwent
the past tense of undergo
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underwhelm
to make no positive impact or impression on; disappoint
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underwhelming
failing to make a positive impact or impression; disappointing
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underwing
the hind wing of an insect, esp when covered by the forewing
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underwood
a less common word for undergrowth
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underworld
criminals and their associates considered collectively
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underwrite
to undertake to purchase at an agreed price any unsold portion of (a public issue of shares, etc)
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underwriter
a person or enterprise that underwrites public issues of shares, bonds, etc
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undescended
(of the testes) remaining in the abdominal cavity rather than descending to lie in the scrotum
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undeserved
not earned or merited; unwarranted
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undesigned
(of an action) unintentional
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undesigning
(of a person) frank; straightforward
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undesirable
not desirable or pleasant; objectionable
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undetected
not perceived, noticed, or discovered
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undetermined
not yet resolved; undecided
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undeterred
not discouraged or dissuaded
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undeveloped
not having developed or been developed
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undiagnosed
(of a medical condition, a problem, etc) not having been identified
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undid
the past tense of undo
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undies
women's underwear
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undifferentiated
not having any distinguishing features
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undignified
lacking in dignity
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undiluted
not diluted with water or any other liquid
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undiminished
not reduced or lessened
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undimmed
(of eyes, light, etc) still bright or shining
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undine
any of various female water spirits
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undiplomatic
lacking in diplomacy
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undirected
lacking a clear purpose or objective
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undisciplined
not exhibiting self-control or good behaviour
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undisclosed
not made known or revealed
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undiscovered
not discovered or encountered
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undisguised
not disguised or concealed
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undisputed
not challenged or questioned; accepted
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undistinguished
not particularly good or bad
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undistributed
(of a term) referring only to some members of the class designated by the term, as doctors in some doctors are overworked
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undisturbed
not disturbed; uninterrupted
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undivided
not divided into parts or groups
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undo
to untie, unwrap, or open or become untied, unwrapped, etc
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undoing
ruin; downfall
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undone
not done or completed; unfinished
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undoubted
beyond doubt; certain or indisputable
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undoubtedly
certainly or definitely; unquestionably
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undreamed
not thought of, conceived, or imagined
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undress
to take off clothes from (oneself or another)
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undressed
partially or completely naked
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undrinkable
not pleasant or safe enough to be drunk
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UNDRO
United Nations Disaster Relief Organization
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undue
excessive or unwarranted
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undulant
resembling waves; undulating
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undulate
to move or cause to move in waves or as if in waves
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undulation
the act or an instance of undulating
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undulatory
caused by or characterized by waves or undulations
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unduly
immoderately; excessively
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undying
unending; eternal
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unearned
not deserved
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unearth
to dig up out of the earth
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unearthly
ghostly; eerie; weird
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uneasy
(of a person) anxious; apprehensive
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uneatable
not pleasant or safe enough to be eaten
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uneaten
(of food) not having been consumed; leftover
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uneconomic
not economic; not profitable
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uneconomical
not economical; wasteful
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unedifying
not having the result of improving morality, intellect, etc
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uneducated
not having been educated to a good standard
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UNEF
United Nations Emergency Force
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unelectable
(of a political party, candidate, etc) not likely to be elected
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unembarrassed
not embarrassed, disconcerted, or flustered
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unemotional
lacking in strong feeling
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unemployable
unable or unfit to keep a job
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unemployed
without remunerative employment; out of work
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unemployment
the condition of being unemployed
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unencumbered
not burdened, impeded, or hampered
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unending
having or seeming to have no end; interminable
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unendurable
not able to be undergone or tolerated; insufferable
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unenforced
(of a law, decision, etc) not having been imposed or enforced
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unenlightened
not well-informed, tolerant, or rational
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unentered
not having been entered previously
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unenthusiastic
lacking in enthusiasm
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unenviable
not to be envied
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unequal
not equal in quantity, size, rank, value, etc
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unequalled
not equalled; unparalleled or unrivalled; supreme
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unequipped
not furnished with the necessary supplies, abilities, etc
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unequivocal
not ambiguous; plain
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unerring
not missing the mark or target
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UNESCO
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization: an agency of the United Nations that sponsors programmes to promote education, communication, the arts, etc
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unescorted
not accompanied by an escort
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unessential
something that is not essential
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unethical
not ethical; improper
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uneven
(of a surface, etc) not level or flat
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uneventful
ordinary, routine, or quiet
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unexampled
without precedent or parallel
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unexceptionable
beyond criticism or objection
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unexceptional
usual, ordinary, or normal
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unexcited
not aroused to pleasure, interest, agitation, etc
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unexciting
not interesting, stirring, or stimulating
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unexpected
surprising or unforeseen
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unexperienced
(of a situation, sensation, fact, etc) not having been undergone or known by experience
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unexplained
not explained or understood
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unexploited
(of resources) not being used effectively
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unexplored
not having been explored
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unexposed
not having been exhibited or brought to public notice
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unexpressed
not expressed or said
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unexpurgated
(of a book, text, etc) not amended or censored by removing potentially offensive material
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unfailing
not failing; unflagging
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unfair
characterized by inequality or injustice
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unfaithful
not true to a promise, vow, etc
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unfamiliar
not known or experienced; strange
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unfancied
(esp of a sportsperson, team, etc) thought unlikely to win or succeed
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unfashionable
not fashionable
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unfasten
to undo, untie, or open or become undone, untied, or opened
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unfathered
having no known father
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unfathomable
incapable of being fathomed; immeasurable
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unfavourable
not favourable; adverse or inauspicious
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unfavoured
not regarded with especial kindness or approval
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unfazed
not disconcerted; unperturbed
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unfeasible
not able to be done or put into effect; impossible
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unfeeling
without sympathy; callous
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unfertilized
(of an animal, plant, or egg cell) not fertilized
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unfetter
to release from fetters, bonds, etc
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unfettered
released from physical or mental bonds; unrestrained
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unfilled
(of a container, receptacle, etc) not having become or been made full
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unfiltered
(of oil, coffee, smoke, etc) not having been passed through a filter
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unfinished
incomplete or imperfect
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Ms Jan Cady
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unfit
unqualified, incapable, or incompetent
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unfitted
unsuitable
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unfix
to unfasten, detach, or loosen
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unflagging
not declining in strength or vigour; tireless
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unflappable
hard to upset; imperturbable; calm; composed
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unflattering
not flattering
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unfledged
(of a young bird) not having developed adult feathers
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unflinching
not shrinking from danger, difficulty, etc
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unfold
to open or spread out or be opened or spread out from a folded state
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unforced
not forced or having been forced
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unforeseeable
not able to be foreseen or known beforehand
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unforeseen
not seen or known beforehand; unanticipated
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unforgettable
impossible to forget; highly memorable
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unforgivable
so bad as to be unable to be excused or pardoned
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unforgiving
not willing to forgive; unmerciful
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unformed
shapeless
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unforthcoming
not inclined to talk about something
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unfortunate
causing or attended by misfortune
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unfortunately
it is regrettable that; unluckily
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unfounded
(of ideas, allegations, etc) baseless; groundless
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unfreeze
to thaw or cause to thaw
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unfriended
without a friend or friends; friendless
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unfriendly
not friendly; hostile
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unfrock
to deprive (a person in holy orders) of ecclesiastical status
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unfruitful
barren, unproductive, or unprofitable
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unfulfilled
not completed or achieved
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unfunny
not funny
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unfurl
to unroll, unfold, or spread out or be unrolled, unfolded, or spread out from a furled state
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unfurnished
(of a room, property, etc) not having any furniture
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unfussy
not characterized by overelaborate detail
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ungainly
lacking grace when moving
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Ungava
a sparsely inhabited region of NE Canada, in N Quebec east of Hudson Bay, part of the Labrador peninsula: rich mineral resources. Area: 911 110 sq km (351 780 sq miles)
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ungenerous
not willing and liberal in giving away one's money, time, etc
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unglamorous
lacking in glamour, allure, or fascination
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ungodly
wicked; sinful
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ungotten
not obtained or won
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ungovernable
not able to be disciplined, restrained, etc
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ungracious
not characterized by or showing kindness and courtesy
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ungrammatical
(of a sentence) not regarded as correct by native speakers of the language
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ungrateful
not grateful or thankful
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ungrudging
liberal; unstinted; willing
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ungual
of, relating to, or affecting the fingernails or toenails
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unguarded
unprotected; vulnerable
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unguent
a less common name for an ointment
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unguentary
A derivative of unguent
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unguiculate
(of mammals) having claws or nails
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unguided
(of a missile, bomb, etc) not having a flight path controlled either by radio signals or internal preset or self-actuating homing devices
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unguinous
fatty; greasy; oily
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unguis
a nail, claw, or hoof, or the part of the digit giving rise to it
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ungula
a truncated cone, cylinder, etc
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ungulate
any of a large group of mammals all of which have hooves: divided into odd-toed ungulates (perissodactyls) and even-toed ungulates (artiodactyls)
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unguligrade
(of horses, etc) walking on hooves
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unhair
to remove the hair from (a hide)
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unhallow
to desecrate
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unhallowed
not consecrated or holy
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unhampered
allowed to move or progress freely
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unhand
to release from the grasp
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unhandy
not skilful with one's hands; clumsy; awkward
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unhappy
not joyful; sad or depressed
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unharmed
not having sustained physical, moral, or mental injury
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unharness
to remove the harness from (a horse, etc)
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unhatched
(of an egg) not having broken to release the fully developed young
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UNHCR
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
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unhealed
not having healed physically, mentally, or emotionally
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unhealthy
characterized by ill-health; sick; unwell
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unheard
not heard; not perceived by the ear
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unheard-of
previously unknown
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unheated
not having been warmed up
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unheeded
noticed or heard but disregarded
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unhelm
to remove the helmet of (oneself or another)
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unhelpful
not serving a useful function
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unheralded
not previously announced, notified, or expected
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unhesitating
steadfast; unwavering
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unhindered
without hindrance
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unhinge
to remove (a door, gate, etc) from its hinges
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unhip
not at all fashionable or up to date
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unholy
not holy or sacred
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unhook
to remove (something) from a hook
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unhoped-for
(esp of something pleasant) not anticipated; unexpected
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unhorse
to knock or throw from a horse
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unhouseled
not having received the Eucharist
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unhurried
leisurely or deliberate
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unhurt
not having sustained any injury
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unhygienic
not promoting health or cleanliness; unsanitary
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uni
short for university
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uni-
consisting of, relating to, or having only one
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Uniat
designating any of the Eastern Churches that retain their own liturgy but submit to papal authority
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uniaxial
(esp of plants) having an unbranched main axis
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unibrow
a single eyebrow created when the two eyebrows meet in the middle above the bridge of the nose
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unicameral
of or characterized by a single legislative chamber
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UNICEF
United Nations Children's Fund (formerly, United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund): an agency of the United Nations that administers programmes to aid education and child and maternal health in developing countries
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unicellular
(of organisms, such as protozoans and certain algae) consisting of a single cell
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Unicode
a character set for all languages
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unicolour
of one colour; monochromatic
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unicorn
an imaginary creature usually depicted as a white horse with one long spiralled horn growing from its forehead
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unicostate
having only one rib or riblike part
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unicycle
a one-wheeled vehicle driven by pedals, esp one used in a circus, etc
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unidentified
not identified or recognized
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unidirectional
having, moving in, or operating in only one direction
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UNIDO
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
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UniFi
Union Finance, a finance sector union
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unific
unifying; uniting
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unification
an act, instance, or process of uniting
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unifilar
composed of, having, or using only one wire, thread, filament, etc
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unifoliate
having a single leaf or leaflike part
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unifoliolate
(of a compound leaf) having only one leaflet
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uniform
a prescribed identifying set of clothes for the members of an organization, such as soldiers or schoolchildren
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uniformitarian
of or relating to uniformitarianism
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uniformitarianism
the concept that the earth's surface was shaped in the past by gradual processes, such as erosion, and by small sudden changes, such as earthquakes, of the type acting today rather than by the sudden divine acts, such as the flood survived by Noah (Genesis 6--8), demanded by the doctrine of catastrophism
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uniformity
a state or condition in which everything is regular, homogeneous, or unvarying
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unify
to make or become one; unite
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Mr Richard Keeble
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unijugate
(of a compound leaf) having only one pair of leaflets
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unilateral
of, having, affecting, or occurring on only one side
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unilingual
of or relating to only one language
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uniliteral
consisting of one letter
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unilocular
(esp of a plant ovary or anther) having or consisting of a single chamber or cavity
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unimaginable
difficult or impossible to believe; inconceivable
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unimaginative
lacking in imagination or imaginative thought; dull
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unimagined
not having been conceived of
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unimpaired
not reduced or weakened in strength, quality, etc
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unimpeachable
unquestionable as to honesty, truth, etc
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unimpeded
not impeded; unhindered
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unimportant
lacking in significance or value
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unimpressed
not having a favourable opinion
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unimpressive
not capable of impressing, esp by size, magnificence, etc
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unimproved
not improved or made better
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unincorporated
lacking corporate status
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uninfected
(of a person, wound, etc) not having been contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms
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uninformed
not having knowledge or information about a situation, subject, etc
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uninhabitable
not capable of being lived in
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uninhabited
(of a place) not having inhabitants
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uninhibited
lacking in inhibitions or restraint
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uninitiated
not having gained knowledge or experience of a particular subject or activity
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uninjured
not having sustained any injury; unhurt
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uninspired
dull or ordinary; unimaginative
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uninspiring
not stimulating or invigorating
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uninstall
to remove (a program)
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uninsurable
not eligible for insurance
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uninsured
not covered by insurance
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unintellectual
not expressing or enjoying mental activity
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unintelligent
lacking intelligence; stupid; foolish
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unintelligible
not able to be understood; incomprehensible
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unintended
not intended; unplanned
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unintentional
not deliberate; accidental
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uninterested
indifferent; unconcerned
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uninteresting
not interesting; boring
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uninterrupted
not broken, discontinued, or hindered
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uninvited
not having been invited
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uninviting
not tempting, alluring, or attractive
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uninvolved
not included or involved
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union
the condition of being united, the act of uniting, or a conjunction formed by such an act
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unionism
the principles of trade unions
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Mrs Michelle Johnson
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unionist
a supporter or advocate of unionism or union
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unionize
to organize (workers) into a trade union
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uniparous
(of certain animals) producing a single offspring at each birth
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unipersonal
existing in the form of only one person or being
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uniplanar
situated in one plane
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unipod
a one-legged support, as for a camera
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unipolar
of, concerned with, or having a single magnetic or electric pole
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unique
being the only one of a particular type; single; sole
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Reason for adoption: because we all are, and that makes the world a great place:)
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uniramous
(esp of the appendages of crustaceans) consisting of a single branch; undivided
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UNISA
University of South Africa
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uniseptate
having only one partition or septum
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uniserial
in or relating to a single series
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uniseriate
(of parts, cells, etc) arranged in a single row, layer, or series
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unisex
of or relating to clothing, a hairstyle, etc, that can be worn by either sex
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unisexual
of or relating to one sex only
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unison
the interval between two sounds of identical pitch
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unit
a single undivided entity or whole
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Unit.
Unitarian
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UNITA
União Nacional para a Independencia Total de Angola
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unitarian
a supporter of unity or centralization
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unitarianism
any unitary system, esp of government
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unitary
of a unit or units
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unite
to make or become an integrated whole or a unity; combine
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united
produced by two or more persons or things in combination or from their union or amalgamation
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Reason for adoption: Manchester United fan
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unitive
tending to unite or capable of uniting
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unitize
to convert (an investment trust) into a unit trust
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unity
the state or quality of being one; oneness
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Miss Kelly Bowen
Reason for adoption: To celebrate the marriage of a lovely friend.
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Univ.
University
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univalent
(of a chromosome during meiosis) not paired with its homologue
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univalve
relating to, designating, or possessing a mollusc shell that consists of a single piece (valve)
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universal
of, relating to, or typical of the whole of mankind or of nature
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universalism
a universal feature or characteristic
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universalist
a person who has a wide range of interests, knowledge, activities, etc
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Reason for adoption: Its something we should all aspire to be.
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universality
the state or quality of being universal
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universalizability
the thesis that any moral judgment must be equally applicable to every relevantly identical situation
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universalize
to make universal
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universally
everywhere or in every case; without exception
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universe
the aggregate of all existing matter, energy, and space
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Miss Norah Thompson
Reason for adoption: It is my Buddy Scott, and his wife's favorite word
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university
an institution of higher education having authority to award bachelors' and higher degrees, usually having research facilities
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univocal
unambiguous or unmistakable
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UNIX
a multi-user multitasking operating system found on many types of computer
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unjust
not in accordance with accepted standards of fairness or justice; unfair
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unjustifiable
not capable of being justified
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unjustified
not justified or vindicated
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unkempt
(of the hair) uncombed; dishevelled
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unkenned
unknown
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unkennel
to release from a kennel
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unkind
lacking kindness; unsympathetic or cruel
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unknit
to make or become undone, untied, or unravelled
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unknowable
incapable of being known or understood
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unknowing
not knowing; ignorant
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unknown
not known, understood, or recognized
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unlace
to loosen or undo the lacing of (shoes, garments, etc)
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unlade
a less common word for unload
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unlamented
not missed, regretted, or grieved over
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unlash
to untie or unfasten
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unlatch
to open or unfasten or come open or unfastened by the lifting or release of a latch
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unlawful
illegal
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unlay
to untwist (a rope or cable) to separate its strands
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unlead
to strip off lead
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unleaded
(of petrol) containing a reduced amount of tetraethyl lead, in order to reduce environmental pollution
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unlearn
to try to forget (something learnt) or to discard (accumulated knowledge)
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unlearned
ignorant or untaught
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unlearnt
denoting knowledge or skills innately present and therefore not learnt
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unleash
to release from or as if from a leash
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unleavened
(of bread, biscuits, etc) made from a dough containing no yeast or leavening
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unless
except under the circumstances that; except on the condition that
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unlettered
uneducated; illiterate
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unlevel
not level
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unlicensed
having no licence
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unlike
not alike; dissimilar or unequal; different
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unlikely
not likely; improbable
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unlimber
to disengage (a gun) from its limber
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unlimited
without limits or bounds
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Mr Jon Harvey
Reason for adoption: Because Mike & Tony are unlimited in their love for each other, family & friends
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unlined
not having any lining
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unlisted
not entered on a list
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unlistenable
impossible or unpleasant to listen to
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unlit
not having lighting; unilluminated
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unlive
to live so as to nullify, undo, or live down (past events or times)
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unload
to remove a load or cargo from (a ship, lorry, etc)
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unlock
to unfasten (a lock, door, etc)
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unlocked
not locked
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unlooked-for
unexpected; unforeseen
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unloose
to set free; release
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unlovable
not attracting or deserving love
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unloved
not loved or cared for
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unlovely
unpleasant in appearance
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unloving
not feeling or showing love and affection
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unlucky
characterized by misfortune or failure
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unmade
not yet made
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unmake
to undo or destroy
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unman
to cause to lose courage or nerve
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unmanageable
difficult or impossible to control, use, or manipulate
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unmanly
not masculine or virile
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unmanned
lacking personnel or crew
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unmannered
without good manners; coarse; rude
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unmannerly
lacking manners; discourteous
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unmarked
not carrying a mark or marks
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unmarried
not married
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unmask
to remove (the mask or disguise) from (someone or oneself)
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unmatched
not equalled
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unmeaning
having no meaning
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unmeant
unintentional; accidental
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unmeasured
measureless; limitless
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unmeet
not meet; unsuitable
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unmemorable
not worth remembering or easily remembered
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unmentionable
unsuitable or forbidden as a topic of conversation
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unmentionables
underwear
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unmentioned
not referred to or spoken about
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unmerciful
showing no mercy; relentless
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unmerited
not merited or deserved
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unmindful
careless, heedless, or forgetful
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unmissable
(of a film, television programme, etc) so good that it should not be missed
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unmistakable
not mistakable; clear, obvious, or unambiguous
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unmitigated
not diminished in intensity, severity, etc
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unmoderated
(of an online chatroom, newsgroup, etc) not monitored for inappropriate content, time wasting, or bad language
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unmolested
not having been disturbed, accosted, or attacked
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unmoor
to weigh the anchor or drop the mooring of (a vessel)
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unmoral
outside morality; amoral
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unmoved
not affected emotionally
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unmoving
not in motion
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unmurmuring
not complaining
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unmusical
not musical or harmonious
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unmuzzle
to take the muzzle off (a dog, etc)
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unnamed
having no name
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unnatural
contrary to nature; abnormal
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unnecessary
not necessary
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unnerve
to cause to lose courage, strength, confidence, self-control, etc
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unnoticeable
not easily seen or detected; imperceptible
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unnoticed
not perceived or observed
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unnumbered
countless; innumerable
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UNO
United Nations Organization
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unobserved
not seen or perceived
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unobstructed
(of a passageway, view, etc) not blocked by any object
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unobtainable
not able to be obtained
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unobtrusive
not noticeable or conspicuous
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unoccupied
(of a building) without occupants
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unofficial
not official or formal
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unopened
closed, barred, or sealed
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unopposed
not opposed
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unorganized
not arranged into an organized system, structure, or unity
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unoriginal
not fresh and unusual
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unorthodox
not conventional in belief, behaviour, custom, etc
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Mr Vojin Soskic
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unpack
to remove the packed contents of (a case, trunk, etc)
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unpaged
(of a book) having no page numbers
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unpaid
(of a bill, debt, etc) not yet paid
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unpalatable
unpleasant to taste
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unparalleled
unmatched; unequalled
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unpardonable
not excusable; disgraceful
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unparliamentary
not consistent with parliamentary procedure or practice
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unpasteurized
(of milk, beer, etc) not subjected to pasteurization
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unpatriotic
not enthusiastically supporting one's country and its ways of life
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unpaved
not covered in paving
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unpeg
to remove the peg or pegs from, esp to unfasten
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unpeople
to empty of people
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unperforated
(of a stamp) not provided with perforations
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unperson
a person whose existence is officially denied or ignored
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unpersuaded
not having been induced, urged, or prevailed upon successfully
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unperturbed
not disturbed or troubled
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unpick
to undo (the stitches) of (a piece of sewing)
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unpicked
(of knitting, sewing, etc) having been unravelled or picked out
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unpin
to remove a pin or pins from
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unplaced
not given or put in a particular place
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unplanned
not planned
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unplayable
not able to be played
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unpleasant
not pleasant or agreeable
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unpleasantness
the state or quality of being unpleasant
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unplug
to disconnect (an electrical appliance) by taking the plug out of the socket
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unplugged
(of a performer or performance of popular music) using acoustic rather than electric instruments
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unplumbed
unfathomed; unsounded
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unpolitic
another word for impolitic
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unpolled
not included in an opinion poll
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unpolluted
not affected or contaminated by pollution
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unpopular
not popular with an individual or group of people
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unpractical
another word for impractical
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unpracticality
A derivative of unpractical
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unpracticalness
A derivative of unpractical
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unpractised
without skill, training, or experience
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unprecedented
having no precedent; unparalleled
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unpredictable
not capable of being predicted; changeable
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unprejudiced
not prejudiced or biased; impartial
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unpremeditated
not planned beforehand; spontaneous
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unprepared
having made inadequate preparations
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unprepossessing
not creating a favourable impression; unattractive
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unpretentious
not making claim to distinction or importance undeservedly
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unpriced
having no fixed or marked price
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unprincipled
lacking moral principles; unscrupulous
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unprintable
unsuitable for printing for reasons of obscenity, libel, bad taste, etc
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unprocessed
(of food, oil, etc) not having undergone a process to preserve or purify
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unproductive
not productive of (anything)
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unprofessional
contrary to the accepted code of conduct of a profession
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unprofitable
not making a profit
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unpromising
not showing any promise of favourable development or future success
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unprompted
without prompting; spontaneous
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unpronounceable
not able to be uttered or articulated
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unprotected
not protected or safe from trouble, harm, etc
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unprotesting
without complaint or disagreement
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unproved
not having been established as true, valid, or possible
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unproven
not established as true by evidence or demonstration
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unprovided
not provided or supplied
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unprovoked
not provoked by anything done or said
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unpublished
not available in print for distribution and sale
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unpunished
not receiving or having received a penalty or sanction as punishment for any crime or offence
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unputdownable
(of a book, esp a novel) so gripping as to be read right through at one sitting
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unqualified
lacking the necessary qualifications
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unquantifiable
not capable of being quantified
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unquestionable
indubitable or indisputable
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unquestionably
indisputably; definitely
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unquestioned
accepted without question
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unquestioning
accepting something without expressing doubt or uncertainty
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unquiet
characterized by disorder, unrest, or tumult
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unquote
an expression used parenthetically to indicate that the preceding quotation is finished
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unravel
to reduce (something knitted or woven) to separate strands
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unreactive
(of a substance) not readily partaking in chemical reactions
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unread
(of a book, newspaper, etc) not yet read
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unreadable
illegible; undecipherable
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unready
not ready or prepared
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unreal
imaginary or fanciful or seemingly so
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unrealistic
not realistic
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unreality
the quality or state of being unreal, fanciful, or impractical
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unrealized
(of an ambition, hope, goal, etc) not attained or brought to fruition
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unreason
irrationality or madness
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unreasonable
immoderate; excessive
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unreasoning
not controlled by reason; irrational
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unreckonable
incalculable; unlimited
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unrecognizable
not able to be recognized or identified
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unrecognized
not recognized or identified
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unreconstructed
unwilling to accept social and economic change, as exemplified by those White Southerners who refused to accept the Reconstruction after the Civil War
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unrecorded
not recorded on paper, tape, video tape, etc
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unreeve
to withdraw (a rope) from a block, thimble, etc
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unrefined
(of substances such as petroleum, ores, and sugar) not processed into a pure or usable form
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unreflected
not considered
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unreflective
not reflective or thoughtful; rash; unthinking
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unregenerate
unrepentant; unreformed
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unregistered
not registered
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unregulated
not regulated; uncontrolled
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unrehearsed
(of a play, speech, etc) not having been practised in advance
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unrelated
not connected or associated
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unrelenting
refusing to relent or take pity; relentless; merciless
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unreliable
not reliable; untrustworthy
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unreligious
secular
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unremarkable
not worthy of note or attention
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unremitting
never slackening or stopping; unceasing; constant
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unrepair
a less common word for disrepair
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unrepaired
A derivative of unrepair
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unrepeatable
not capable of being repeated
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unrepentant
not repentant or contrite
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unreported
not reported or recorded
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unrepresentative
not typical or representative
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unrepresented
not having representation
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unrequited
(of love, affection, etc) not reciprocated or returned
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unreserved
without reserve; having an open manner
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unresisting
not fighting against something or someone; yielding
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unresolved
(of a problem or dispute) not having been solved or concluded
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unresponsive
not reacting or responding to an action, question, suggestion, etc
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unrest
a troubled or rebellious state of discontent
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unrestrained
not restrained or checked; free or natural
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unrestricted
not restricted or limited in any way
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unrevealed
not having been disclosed, divulged, revealed, etc
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unrewarded
not having received any reward or advantages
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unrewarding
not giving personal satisfaction
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unriddle
to solve or puzzle out
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unrifled
(of a firearm or its bore) not rifled; smoothbore
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unrig
to strip (a vessel) of standing and running rigging
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unrighteous
sinful; wicked
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unrip
to rip open
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unripe
not fully matured
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unrivalled
having no equal; matchless
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unroll
to open out or unwind (something rolled, folded, or coiled) or (of something rolled, etc) to become opened out or unwound
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unromantic
not of, related to, imbued with, or characterized by romance
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unroot
a less common word for uproot
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unrounded
articulated with the lips spread; not rounded
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unruffled
unmoved; calm
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unruly
disposed to disobedience or indiscipline
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UNRWA
United Nations Relief and Works Agency
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unsaddle
to remove the saddle from (a horse, mule, etc)
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unsafe
not safe; perilous
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unsaid
not said or expressed; unspoken
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unsaleable
not capable of being sold
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unsalted
not seasoned, preserved, or treated with salt
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unsanctioned
not having been given permission or authorization
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unsanitary
not conducive to or promoting health; dirty or unhygienic
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unsatisfactory
not adequate or suitable; unacceptable
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unsatisfied
(of a person, demand, need, etc) not satisfied or fulfilled
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unsatisfying
not fulfilling or satisfactory
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unsaturated
not saturated
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unsavoury
objectionable or distasteful
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unsay
to retract or withdraw (something said or written)
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unsayable
too insulting, indecent, etc, to be said
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unscathed
not harmed or injured
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unscented
not filled or impregnated with odour or fragrance
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unscheduled
not arranged or planned according to a programme, timetable, etc
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unschooled
having received no training or schooling
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unscientific
not consistent with the methods or principles of science, esp lacking objectivity
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unscramble
to resolve from confusion or disorderliness
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unscratched
quite unharmed
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unscreened
not sheltered or concealed by a screen
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unscrew
to draw or remove a screw from (an object)
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unscripted
(of a speech, play, etc) not using or based on a script
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unscrupulous
without scruples; unprincipled
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unseal
to remove or break the seal of
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unseam
to open or undo the seam of
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unseasonable
(esp of the weather) inappropriate for the season
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unseasoned
(of persons) not sufficiently experienced
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unseat
to throw or displace from a seat, saddle, etc
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unseaworthy
not in a fit condition or ready for a sea voyage
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unsecured
(of a loan, etc) secured only against general assets and not against a specific asset
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unseeded
(of players in various sports) not assigned to a preferential position in the preliminary rounds of a tournament
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unseeing
with one's eyes open but not noticing or perceiving anything
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unseelie
evil malevolent fairies
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unseemly
not in good style or taste; unbecoming
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unseen
not observed or perceived; invisible
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unselfconscious
not unduly aware of oneself as the object of attention of others
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unselfish
not selfish or greedy; generous
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unsentimental
not tending to indulge the emotions excessively
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unset
not yet solidified or firm
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unsettle
to change or become changed from a fixed or settled condition
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unsettled
lacking order or stability
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unsex
to deprive (a person) of the attributes of his or her sex, esp to make a woman more callous
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unshakable
(of beliefs, convictions, etc) utterly firm and unwavering
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unshaken
not disturbed or moved from a position or belief
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unshapen
having no definite shape; shapeless
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unshaven
not having shaved or been shaven recently
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unsheathe
to draw or pull out (something, esp a weapon) from a sheath or other covering
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unship
to be or cause to be unloaded, discharged, or disembarked from a ship
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unsighted
not sighted
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unsightly
unpleasant or unattractive to look at; ugly
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unsigned
not signed
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unsinkable
not capable of sinking or being sunk
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unsized
not made or sorted according to size
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unskilful
lacking dexterity or proficiency
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unskilled
not having or requiring any special skill or training
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unsling
to remove or release from a slung position
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unsmiling
not wearing or assuming a smile; serious
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unsnap
to unfasten (the snap or catch) of (something)
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unsnarl
to free from a snarl or tangle
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unsociable
(of a person) disinclined to associate or fraternize with others
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unsocial
not social; antisocial
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unsold
not sold
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unsolicited
not requested or invited
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unsolved
not having been solved or explained
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unsophisticated
lacking experience or worldly wisdom
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unsound
diseased, weak, or unstable
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unsparing
not sparing or frugal; lavish; profuse
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unspeak
an obsolete word for unsay
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unspeakable
incapable of expression in words
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unspecific
not explicit, particular, or definite
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unspecified
not referred to or stated specifically
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unspectacular
not of or resembling a spectacle; unimpressive
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unsphere
to remove from its, one's, etc, sphere or place
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unspoiled
(of a village, town, etc) having an unaltered character
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unspoken
understood without needing to be spoken; tacit
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unsporting
not relating or conforming to sportsmanship; unfair
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unsportsmanlike
lacking in sportsmanship
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unspotted
without spots or stains
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unstable
lacking stability, fixity, or firmness
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unstarry
not resembling or characteristic of a star from the entertainment world
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unstated
not having been articulated or uttered
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unsteady
not securely fixed
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unsteel
to make (the heart, feelings, etc) more gentle or compassionate
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unstep
to remove (a mast) from its step
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unsterile
not free from living, esp pathogenic, microorganisms
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unstick
to free or loosen (something stuck)
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unstinting
not frugal or miserly; generous
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unstop
to remove the stop or stopper from
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unstoppable
not capable of being stopped; extremely forceful
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Mrs Caroline Monkcom
Reason for adoption: because it describes Pippa's determined nature!
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unstopped
not obstructed or stopped up
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unstrained
not under strain; relaxed
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unstratified
(esp of igneous rocks and rock formations) not occurring in distinct layers or strata; not stratified
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unstreamed
(of children) not divided into groups or streams according to ability
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unstressed
carrying relatively little stress; unemphasized
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unstriated
(of muscle) composed of elongated cells that do not have striations; smooth
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unstring
to remove the strings of
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unstriped
(esp of smooth muscle) not having stripes; unstriated
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unstructured
without formal structure or systematic organization
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unstrung
emotionally distressed; unnerved
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unstuck
freed from being stuck, glued, fastened, etc
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unstudied
natural; unaffected
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unsubscribe
to cancel a subscription, for example to an emailing service
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unsubstantial
lacking weight, strength, or firmness
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unsubstantiated
not established as valid or genuine
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unsubtle
not subtle; obvious or blatant
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unsuccessful
not having succeeded
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unsuitable
not appropriate, suitable, or fit
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unsuited
not appropriate for a particular purpose
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unsullied
(of a reputation, etc) not stained or tarnished
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unsung
not acclaimed or honoured
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unsupervised
without supervision
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unsupportable
not able to be supported
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unsupported
not supported physically, financially, or emotionally
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unsure
lacking assurance or self-confidence
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unsurmountable
(of a problem, etc) not capable of being solved or overcome
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unsurpassed
superior in achievement or excellence to any other
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unsurprised
not feeling amazement or wonder
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unsuspected
not under suspicion
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unsuspecting
disposed to trust; not suspicious; trusting
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unswear
to retract or revoke (a sworn oath); abjure
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unsweetened
not having any added sugar or other sweeteners
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unswerving
not turning aside; constant
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unsympathetic
not characterized by, feeling, or showing sympathy
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untainted
not tarnished, contaminated, or polluted
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untalented
lacking in talent
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untamable
(of an animal or person) not capable of being tamed, subdued, or made obedient
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untamed
not cultivated, domesticated, or controlled
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untangle
to free from a tangled condition
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untapped
not yet used
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untarnished
(of silver, etc) not tarnished or discoloured
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untaught
without training or education
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untaxed
not subject to taxation
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unteach
to cause to disbelieve (teaching)
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untenable
(of theories, propositions, etc) incapable of being maintained, defended, or vindicated
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untended
not cared for or attended to
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Unterwalden
a canton of central Switzerland, on Lake Lucerne: consists of the demicantons of Nidwalden (east) and Obwalden (west). Capitals: (Nidwalden) Stans; (Obwalden) Sarnen. Pop: (Nidwalden) 38 900 (2002 est); (Obwalden) 33 000 (2002 est). Areas: (Nidwalden) 274 sq km (107 sq miles); (Obwalden) 492 sq km (192 sq miles)
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untested
not having been tested or examined
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untethered
not tied or limited with or as if with a tether
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unthink
to reverse one's opinion about
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unthinkable
not to be contemplated; out of the question
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unthinking
lacking thoughtfulness; inconsiderate
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unthought-of
unimaginable; inconceivable
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unthread
to draw out the thread or threads from (a needle, etc)
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unthrone
a less common word for dethrone
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untidy
not neat; slovenly
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untie
to unfasten or free (a knot or something that is tied) or (of a knot or something that is tied) to become unfastened
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until
up to (a time) that
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untimely
occurring before the expected, normal, or proper time
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untiring
(of a person or their actions) continuing or persisting without declining in strength or vigour
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untitled
without a title
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unto
an archaic word for to
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untogether
incompetent or badly organized; mentally or emotionally unstable
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untold
incapable of description or expression
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untouchable
lying beyond reach
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untouched
not used, handled, touched, etc
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untoward
characterized by misfortune, disaster, or annoyance
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untrained
not having been trained
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untrammelled
not hindered or restricted in thought or action
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untranslated
not having been expressed or written down in another language or dialect
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untravelled
(of persons) not having travelled widely; narrow or provincial
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untread
to retrace (a course, path, etc)
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untreated
(of an illness, etc) not having been dealt with
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untried
not tried, attempted, or proved; untested
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untroubled
not feeling, showing, or involving anxiety, worry, or discomfort
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untrue
incorrect or false
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untruss
to release from or as if from a truss; unfasten
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untrustworthy
not worthy of being trusted
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untruth
the state or quality of being untrue
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untruthful
(of a person) given to lying
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untuck
to become or cause to become loose or not tucked in
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unturned
not turned
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untutored
without formal instruction or education
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untypical
not representative or characteristic of a particular type, person, etc
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unusable
not able or fit to be used
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unused
not being or never having been made use of
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unusual
out of the ordinary; uncommon; extraordinary
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unutterable
incapable of being expressed in words
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unvaccinated
(of a person or animal) not having been inoculated with a vaccine
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unvalued
not appreciated or valued
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unvarnished
not elaborated upon or glossed; plain and direct
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unveil
to remove the cover or shroud from, esp in the ceremonial unveiling of a monument, etc
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unveiling
a ceremony involving the removal of a veil at the formal presentation of a statue, monument, etc, for the first time
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unverified
not having been confirmed, substantiated, or proven to be true
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unviable
not capable of succeeding, esp financially
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unvoice
to pronounce without vibration of the vocal cords
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unvoiced
not expressed or spoken
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unwaged
of, relating to, or denoting a person who is not receiving pay because of either being unemployed or working in the home
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unwanted
not wanted or desired
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unwarrantable
incapable of vindication or justification
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unwarranted
lacking justification or authorization
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unwary
lacking caution or prudence; not vigilant or careful
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unwashed
not washed
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unwatched
(of an automatic device, such as a beacon) not manned
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unwavering
not wavering or hesitant; resolute
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unwaxed
not treated with wax, esp of oranges or lemons, not sprayed with a protective coating of wax
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unwearied
not abating or tiring
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unweighed
(of quantities purchased, etc) not measured for weight
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unwelcome
(of persons) not welcome
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Ms Sheila Kiggins
Reason for adoption: UnWelcome is the title of the debut feature film being created by Dark Hour
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unwell
not well; ill
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unwept
not wept for or lamented
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unwholesome
detrimental to physical or mental health
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unwieldy
too heavy, large, or awkwardly shaped to be easily handled
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unwilled
not intentional; involuntary
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unwilling
unfavourably inclined; reluctant
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unwind
to slacken, undo, or unravel or cause to slacken, undo, or unravel
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unwinking
vigilant; watchful
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unwinnable
not able to be won or achieved
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unwise
lacking wisdom or prudence; foolish
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unwish
to retract or revoke (a wish)
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unwished
not desired; unwelcome
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unwitnessed
without the signature or attestation of a witness
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