Vocabulary Cards
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A2 noun
Under wear
Meaning
clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin
Example
She bought new underwear from the department store.
C1 verb
undercharge
Meaning
To charge less than the correct or fair amount.
Example
The shopkeeper accidentally undercharged me for the groceries.
B2 noun
underclothes
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
Example
He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.
C1 verb
undercut
Meaning
to sell at a lower price than a competitor; to weaken or undermine something
Example
The company tried to undercut its rivals by offering lower prices.
C1 noun
underdog
Meaning
a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest
Example
The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship.
B2 verb
underestimate
Meaning
To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.
Example
Never underestimate the power of teamwork.
C1 adjective
underexposed
Meaning
insufficiently exposed to light (in photography) or not given enough attention
Example
The photo was underexposed and looked too dark.
C1 noun
undergarment
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn under outer clothes, usually next to the skin
Example
He bought new undergarments for the wedding.
C2 verb
undergird
Meaning
to provide support or foundation for; to strengthen
Example
Strong values undergird a healthy society.
B2 verb
undergo
Meaning
to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult
Example
She had to undergo surgery to recover.
B2 noun
undergraduate
Meaning
a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree
Example
She is an undergraduate studying computer science.
C1 adjective
underhand
Meaning
done secretly and dishonestly; deceitful
Example
The politician was accused of using underhand tactics to win the election.
C1 adjective
underhanded
Meaning
acting or done in a dishonest or secret way
Example
They exposed the company's underhanded dealings with its suppliers.
C1 verb
underlie
Meaning
to be the hidden cause or basis of something
Example
Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.
C2 noun
underling
Meaning
a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate
Example
The manager ordered his underlings to finish the task quickly.
B2 adjective
underlying
Meaning
basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something
Example
The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed.
C2 verb
underman
Meaning
to supply with fewer workers or personnel than needed
Example
The hospital was undermanned during the flu outbreak.
B2 verb
undermine
Meaning
to gradually weaken or damage something or someone
Example
Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.
B1 preposition, adverb, adjective
underneath
Meaning
Located directly below or beneath something
Example
The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.
C1 noun
underprivileged groups
Meaning
Groups of people who lack basic necessities or advantages that are available to other members of society.
Example
Underprivileged groups benefit from social initiatives.
C1 verb
underrate
Meaning
to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone
Example
Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise.
B2 verb
underscore
Meaning
to emphasize or highlight something
Example
The incident underscored the need for better safety measures.
C1 verb
undersell
Meaning
to sell something at a lower price than competitors or to downplay the value of something
Example
The shop undersold its rivals by offering huge discounts.
C1 adjective
undersized
Meaning
Smaller than the usual or expected size.
Example
The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings.