Up-words: Using UP As A prefix Flashcards
To improve or enhance.
Upgrade.
I decided to upgrade my phone for better features.
Computers must be upgraded every 3-5 years to keep up with new technology.
To raise or elevate, both physically and metaphorically.
Uplift.
Her words of encouragement uplifted my spirits.
A loud and chaotic disturbance.
Uproar.
The announcement caused quite an uproar among the crowd.
To support or maintain.
Uphold.
It is essential to uphold the principles of justice.
Some people will uphold their personal values regardless of the cost.
The process of absorbing or understanding.
Uptake.
The students showed a quick uptake of the new concept.
High or elevated ground.
Upland.
The hiking trail led to the beautiful upland scenery.
A connection from a user to a larger network.
Uplink.
The satellite has a reliable uplink for data transmission.
My online class had a terrible connection today because the storms interfered with my computer’s uplink.
An upward trend or improvement.
Upturn.
The economy experienced an upturn after the recession.
After two weeks of being sick, he finally had an upturn in his health.
Tense or anxious.
Uptight.
She becomes uptight before exams.
My daughter was uptight before school this morning due to being stressed about a big test and a long drive this weekend.
To remove completely, especially from the ground.
Uproot.
The storm threatened to uproot many trees.
She uprooted her life when she left her home country to live in Canada.
