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Words |
Pronunciation (part of speech) |
Word Charge |
Word Group |
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Unalterable
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\un ALL ter uh bul\ (adj.) |
= charge PERMANENT |
unchangeable |
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The serious errors are unfortunately unalterable, since the manuscripts have already been delivered to the printer. |
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Undermine
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\un der MIYN\ (v.) |
– charge UNHELPFUL |
to sabotage, thwart |
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Rumors of his infidelities undermined the star’s marriage, which eventually ended in divorce. |
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Unethical
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\un ETH ih kul\ (adj.) |
– charge INAPPROPRIATE |
not conforming to approved behavior; immoral |
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Rogers was summoned to a disciplinary meeting to discuss his multiple instances of unethical behavior this past week. |
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Unfetter
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\un FET er\ (v.) |
+ charge FLEXIBLE |
to free from restrictions |
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The dog owners fighting the ordinance believe they should have the right to unfetter their dogs occasionally, rather than keep them on leashes at all times. |
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Unheralded
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\un HER ul did\ (adj.) |
– charge SURPRISED |
unannounced, unexpected, not publicized |
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The gallant knight’s arrival was unheralded, so the princess was surprised to discover him in the castle. |
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Unique
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\yoo NEEK\ (adj.) |
+ charge ALONE |
one of a kind, unequaled |
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Dr. Seuss was a unique writer who captured children’s imaginations with a book containing only 220 words. |
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Universal
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\yoo ni VER sal\ (adj.) |
+ charge GROUPED |
worldwide; applicable to anything |
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Because of her universal appeal, the actress was the perfect spokeswoman for the charity auction. |
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Unparalleled
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\un PAR uh leld\ (adj.) |
+ charge ALONE |
unequaled; without match |
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To many, Michael Jordan was an unparalleled athlete who redefined basketball stardom. |
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Unscrupulous
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\un SCROOP yu luss\ (adj.) |
– charge INAPPROPRIATE– |
devoid of honor, unethical |
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Dr. Moreau’s unscrupulous experiments revolved around trying to mutate animals and humans together. |
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Untenable
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\un TEN uh bul\ (adj.) |
– charge WEAK |
indefensible, uninhabitable |
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Too late, the captain realized that he ordered his men into an untenable position in the battle. |
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Unyielding
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\un YEEL ding\ (adj.) |
= charge RIGID |
firm, resolute
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Despite her son’s desperate pleas, Mrs. Young was unyielding: under no circumstances could he stay out after midnight. |
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Urbane
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\ur BAYN\ (adj.) |
+ charge INTELLIGENT |
courteous, refined, suave |
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The urbane teenager seemed perfectly comfortable among celebrities at the party. |
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Urge
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\URJ\ (v.) |
= charge ENCOURAGE |
to impel, to exhort, spur to action |
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Principal Slater gave a passionate speech urging all students to take their schoolwork seriously. |
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Usurp
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\yoo SURP\ (v.) |
– charge TAKE AWAY |
to take over without right |
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The minister usurped the crown from the current king and had him imprisoned. |
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Utilitarian
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\yoo til ih TAYR ee un\ (adj.) |
+ charge PRODUCTIVE |
efficient, functional, useful |
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I have no doubt that these utilitarian solutions to the budget problems will be employed immediately. |
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Utopia
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\yoo TOH pee uh\ (n.) |
+ charge HAPPY |
perfect place |
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Wilson’s idea of utopia was a beautiful, sunny beach on a tropical island. |
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