GRE Words Starting with U (32 words)

undermine

To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap.

trying to undermine his political rivals

utterly

completely and without qualification; absolutely.

Just when you're expecting to hear something trite or ordinary, Rich invents a tasty, utterly charming piece of ear candy.

ubiquitous

present, appearing, or found everywhere.

To Hindus, Jews, Christians, and Muslims, God is ubiquitous.

underscore

emphasize.

The word 'underscore' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

utilitarian

Someone who practices or advocates utilitarianism.

The word 'utilitarian' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

urbane

(of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner.

1949: George Orwell, Nineteen Eighty-Four, p12

umbrage

offence or annoyance.

took umbrage at the speaker's remarks

understated

presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way.

understated elegance

unscrupulous

having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.

an unscrupulous businessman

upbraid

find fault with (someone); scold.

She upbraided [= scolded ] him for not offering to help his grandfather.

unseemly

(of behavior or actions) not proper or appropriate.

The word 'unseemly' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

universal

relating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable to all cases.

The word 'universal' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

unprecedented

never done or known before.

The team has enjoyed unprecedented success this year.

undercut

A cut made in the lower part of something; the material so removed.

The word 'undercut' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

unalloyed

(of metal) Not alloyed; not in mixture with other metals; pure.

unalloyed metals

unanimous

in complete agreement

unassailable

not able to be attacked

The author's use of 'unassailable' perfectly captures the situation.

uncanny

strange

unstinting

generous

untenable

indefensible

untoward

unfavorable

utopia

ideal place

unscathed

unharmed unhurt

He was quite relieved to finish the conversation unscathed.

underbid

make a lower bid then somebody else

unearth

discover and bring to light

to unearth a fox or a badger

ulterior

situated beyond

unfeigned

not pretended sincere

undulate

to move in wavelike fashion fluctuate

uncouth

rough awkward

unencumbered

easy-going trifle

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