Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 noun
underling
Meaning
a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate
Example
The manager ordered his underlings to finish the task quickly.
C2 verb
underman
Meaning
to supply with fewer workers or personnel than needed
Example
The hospital was undermanned during the flu outbreak.
C2 noun
understory
Meaning
The layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest.
Example
The understory of a rainforest is home to small mammals and insects.
C2 verb
underwrite
Meaning
To guarantee financial support, especially by agreeing to cover losses or risks; in insurance, to assess and accept risks.
Example
The bank agreed to underwrite the company's new bond issue.
C2 verb
undulate
Meaning
To move with a smooth, wave-like motion.
Example
The snake undulated across the sand.
C2 adjective
undulating
Meaning
Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.
Example
We drove through undulating hills.
C2 adjective
undulous
Meaning
Having a wavy surface or form.
Example
The artist painted the undulous sea at sunset.
C2 adverb
unerringly
Meaning
Without making any mistakes; always accurate
Example
The archer aimed unerringly at the target.
C2 adjective
unexceptionable
Meaning
Not open to objection; acceptable and unobjectionable
Example
His behavior was unexceptionable throughout the event.
C2 adjective
unfeigned
Meaning
genuine; not pretended or insincere
Example
She expressed unfeigned joy at her friend's success.
C2 verb
unfetter
Meaning
to release from restraint or restriction; to free
Example
The new law will unfetter small businesses from excessive regulations.
C2 adjective
unflappable
Meaning
calm and composed, especially in difficult situations
Example
Despite the crisis, he remained unflappable and confident.
C2 adjective
unfledged
Meaning
Inexperienced, immature, or not fully developed.
Example
The unfledged writer struggled to complete his first novel.
C2 verb
unfrock
Meaning
To remove a priest from his position or deprive someone of a rank.
Example
The corrupt priest was unfrocked after the investigation.
C2 adjective
ungainly
Meaning
Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.
Example
The tall boy moved in an ungainly manner.
C2 noun
unguent
Meaning
A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.
Example
The doctor applied an unguent to heal the burn.
C2 adjective
unimpeachable
Meaning
Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.
Example
She is known for her unimpeachable honesty.
C2 adjective
unisonant
Meaning
Sounding together or in harmony.
Example
The unisonant voices created a powerful effect.
C2 noun
unitarian
Meaning
A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.
Example
The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.
C2 noun
univalence
Meaning
The state of having a single valence or combining power, especially in chemistry.
Example
Hydrogen is characterized by its univalence in chemical reactions.
C2 adjective
unlettered
Meaning
lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate
Example
The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history.
C2 adjective
unmitigated
Meaning
absolute; not lessened or moderated
Example
The meeting was an unmitigated disaster.
C2 adjective
unprepossessing
Meaning
not attractive or appealing in appearance
Example
Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.
C2 adjective
unpropitious
Meaning
Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.
Example
The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.