Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 adjective
unsophisticated
Meaning
Lacking worldly experience, refinement, or complexity.
Example
The villagers led an unsophisticated but happy life.
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unspeakable
Meaning
too bad or shocking to be expressed in words
Example
The survivors endured unspeakable horrors during the war.
C1 adjective
unstated
Meaning
not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid
Example
The contract included several unstated expectations.
C1 adjective
untenable
Meaning
not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
Example
The politician resigned when his position became untenable.
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unthinking
Meaning
done without careful thought; automatic or thoughtless
Example
His unthinking remark hurt her feelings.
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Untimely
Meaning
happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient time; premature
Example
His untimely death at the age of thirty shocked everyone.
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Untiring
Meaning
continuing without stopping; persistent; tireless
Example
Her untiring efforts finally led to success.
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Untold
Meaning
very great in amount or degree; countless; immeasurable
Example
The earthquake caused untold damage to the city.
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Untouchable
Meaning
not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack
Example
The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal.
C1 adjective
unviable
Meaning
Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.
Example
The project was deemed unviable due to high costs.
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unvoiced
Meaning
not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration
Example
The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting.
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unwarranted
Meaning
Not justified or necessary; without good reason.
Example
His anger toward the staff was completely unwarranted.
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unwavering
Meaning
Steady or resolute; not wavering.
Example
He showed unwavering dedication to his goal.
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unwitting
Meaning
Not aware of what is happening; done without realizing.
Example
She became an unwitting participant in the scam.
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unyielding
Meaning
Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.
Example
Her unyielding determination helped her overcome all challenges.
C1 noun
upheaval
Meaning
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
Example
The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO.
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uppermost
Meaning
situated at the highest place or most important
Example
Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis.
C1 noun
Uprightness
Meaning
the quality of being honest and morally correct; integrity
Example
His uprightness in business dealings earned him great respect.
C1 noun
uprising
Meaning
An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt against an authority or government.
Example
The uprising marked the beginning of the revolution.
C1 noun
Uproar
Meaning
a loud and emotional noise or disturbance; public outcry
Example
The announcement caused an uproar among the students.
C1 verb
uproot
Meaning
To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.
Example
They uprooted the old tree from the garden.
C1 noun
Upshot
Meaning
the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion
Example
The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.
C1 noun
upturn
Meaning
An improvement or upward trend in a situation, especially in business or economy.
Example
The company experienced an upturn in sales last quarter.
C1 adjective
utilitarian
Meaning
Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.
Example
The building had a simple utilitarian design.