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- ubiquitousadjective
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
- ubiquitynoun
The state or quality of being everywhere at the same time; omnipresence.
- uddernoun
The mammary gland of female cattle, sheep, goats, horses, and related animals, having two or more teats and hanging between the hind legs.
- uglyadjective
Unpleasant or repulsive in appearance.
- ukulelenoun
A small four-stringed guitar-like instrument of Hawaiian origin.
- ulcernoun
An open sore on an external or internal surface of the body, caused by a break in the skin or mucous membrane that fails to heal.
- ulterioradjective
Existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden.
- ultimateadjective
Being or happening at the end of a process; final.
- ultimatelyadverb
Finally; in the end; after a series of events or circumstances.
- ultimatumnoun
A final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown of relations.
- ultraprefix
A prefix meaning "beyond" or "exceeding," used to form words expressing an extreme degree or going beyond normal limits.
- ultrasoundnoun
Sound waves with frequencies higher than the upper limit of human hearing, typically above 20,000 Hz.
- ultravioletadjective
Of or relating to electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays, approximately 10 to 400 nanometers.
- umaminoun
A category of taste corresponding to the flavor of glutamates, especially monosodium glutamate, recognized as one of the five basic tastes alongside sweet, sour, salty, and bitter.
- umbilicaladjective
Of or relating to the umbilicus (navel) or the umbilical cord.
- umbragenoun
Offense or annoyance, typically used in the phrase "take umbrage."
- umbrellanoun
A portable device used as protection against rain, consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a folding frame supported by a central rod.
- umpirenoun
An official who watches a game or match closely to enforce the rules and settle disputes, especially in baseball, cricket, or tennis.
- unabashedadjective
Not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.
- unabatedadjective
Without any reduction in intensity or strength; continuing at full force.
- unableadjective
Lacking the skill, means, or opportunity to do something.
- unabridgedadjective
(Of a text) not cut or shortened; complete and containing the full content.
- unacceptableadjective
Not satisfactory or allowable; failing to meet required standards.
- unaccompaniedadjective
Having no companion; alone.
- unaccountedadjective
Not included in an account or reckoning; not explained or traced.
- unaccustomedadjective
Not familiar or usual; out of the ordinary.
- unadornedadjective
Not adorned; plain and simple in style or appearance.
- unadulteratedadjective
Not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure.
- unaffectedadjective
Not influenced or changed by something.
- unafraidadjective
Not feeling fear; brave and confident.
- underpreposition
In or to a position below or lower than something else.
- understandverb
To perceive the intended meaning of words, a language, or a speaker.
- unitnoun
An individual thing or person regarded as single and complete, especially as part of a larger group.
- unitedadjective
Joined together politically, for a common purpose, or by common feelings.
- universitynoun
A high-level educational institution in which students study for degrees and academic research is done.
- unlessconjunction
Except under the condition that; except on the condition that.
- untilpreposition
Up to the point in time or the event mentioned.
- upadverb
Toward the sky or a higher position.
- uponpreposition
On (used in formal or literary contexts).
- upstairsadverb
On or to an upper floor or level.
- urlnoun
An abbreviation for Uniform Resource Locator; the address of a web page or resource on the internet.
- uspronoun
Used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people considered together as the object of a verb or preposition.
- useverb
To take, hold, or deploy something as a means of accomplishing a purpose.
- usedadjective
Having already been owned or employed by someone else; not new.
- usingverb
The present participle of "use"; in the process of employing or applying something.
- usrnoun
(Computing) A standard directory in Unix and Unix-like operating systems that contains user binaries, libraries, documentation, and source code.
- usuallyadverb
Under normal conditions; generally; in most cases.