Vocabulary: U-words

Question 1

Uncanny

Answer 1

Having or seeming to have a supernatural or inexplicable basis: beyond the ordinary or normal. Ex. Uncanny accuracy; an uncanny knack of foreseeing trouble.

Question 2

un·couth

[uhn-kooth]

Answer 2

1.
awkward, clumsy, or unmannerly: uncouth behavior; an uncouth relative who embarrasses the family.
2.
strange and ungraceful in appearance or form.
3.
unusual or strange.

Question 3

Unwitting

Answer 3

not knowing; unaware; ignorant; oblivious; unconscious: an unwitting person.
Not done on purpose; unintentional.

Question 4

Usurped

Answer 4

Take the place of (someone in position or power) illegally.

Question 5

Unequivocal

Answer 5

Leaving no doubt; unambiguous. clear; having only one possible meaning or interpretation: an unequivocal indication of assent; unequivocal proof.

Question 6

Unregenerate

Answer 6

Not reforming or showing repentance; obstinately wrong or bad.

Question 7

un·re·quit·ed

[uhn-ri-kwahy-tid]

Answer 7

1.
not returned or reciprocated: unrequited love.
2.
not avenged or retaliated: an unrequited wrong.
3.
not repaid or satisfied.
Example sentences

Question 8

Undulant

Answer 8

Having a riding and falling motion or an appearance like that of waves

Question 9

Ulterior

Answer 9

Existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden. Beyond what is immediate or present.

Question 10

Unscathed

Answer 10

not scathed; unharmed; uninjured: She survived the accident unscathed.