GRE Words Starting With U

24 words found

ubiquitous

adjective

Present, appearing, or found everywhere

unambiguous

adjective

Not open to more than one interpretation; clear

uncommunicative

adjective

Unwilling to talk or give out information

unconscionable

adjective

Not right or reasonable; excessive; unscrupulous

unconscious

adjective

Not conscious; unaware; done without awareness

unctuous

adjective

Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily

undergird

verb

To support or strengthen from below

underhanded

adjective

Acting or done in a secret or dishonest way

undermine

verb

To weaken or damage something, especially gradually or insidiously

unequivocal

adjective

Leaving no doubt; unambiguous

uninitiated

adjective

Without special knowledge or experience

unorthodox

adjective

Contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted

unprecedented

adjective

Never done or known before

unpretentious

adjective

Not attempting to impress others with importance or status; modest

unruffled

adjective

Not agitated or disturbed; calm

unstinting

adjective

Given or giving without restraint; very generous

untenable

adjective

impossible to defend or maintain against objection

unwavering

adjective

Steady and resolute; not changing

unwitting

adjective

Not aware of the full facts; unintentional

unyielding

adjective

Not giving way to pressure; firm and resolute

upbraid

verb

To scold or criticize severely

urbane

adjective

suave, polished, and refined in manner

usurp

verb

to seize power, position, or rights without legitimate authority

utopian

adjective

Modeled on or aiming for a state in which everything is perfect; idealistic

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