Vocabulary Association-U Flashcards
Unbiased
1
disinterested- unbiased; neutral
Uncertainty
3
flux- a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event)
irresolute - uncertain how to act or proceed
quandary- state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally favorable options
Unconventional
3
eccentric- highly unconventional or unusual
erratic- unpredictable; strange and unconventional
raffish- marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness
Undecided
1
vacillate- to be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
Understanding
3
elucidate- to make clearer and easier to understand
lucid- transparently clear; easily understandable
pellucid- transparently clear, easily understandable
Unfortunate
1
checkered- marked by disreputable or unfortunate happenings
Uninteresting
5
desiccated- uninteresting, lacking vitality
humdrum- dull and lacking excitement
insipid- dull and uninteresting
jejune- dull lacking flavor; immature, childish
nonchalant- coming across as uninterested or unconcerned; overly casual
Universal
1
catholic- a broad scope; universal
Unpleasant
4
brook- put up with something or somebody unpleasant
goad- urge on with unpleasant comments
inclement- unpleasant, stormy; used of persons behavior, showing no mercy
inure- to make accustomed to something unpleasant
Unpredictable
1
fickle- liable to sudden unpredictable change, esp. in affections or attachments
Unproductive
1
futile- producing no result or effect; unproductive of success
Unreal
1
phantasmagorical- illusive; unreal
Unrestrained
1
ebullient- joyously unrestrained