unthinkable -
So out of the ordinary that it cannot be imagined as possible
When Genghis Khan was born in 1162, it was unthinkable that someone from his nomadic tribe could conquer most of the known world - but that is what he did.
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Smart
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unravel -
To undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads.
When the earphone wires gets twisted, you have to slowly and calmly unravel them.
verb
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Attack
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usurp -
To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force
The scheming prince knew that he would soon usurp the throne from his father before his father was ready to give it up.
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Happy
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upbeat -
Having an attitude that is positive, hopeful, and optimistic.
Even though there was a recession, Francine was upbeat about her chances of getting an excellent job after graduating business school.
verb
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Aggressive
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upend -
To disrupt or overturn the normal order or situation; to defeat or overthrow someone or something unexpectedly
The underdog team upended the champions in a stunning upset
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uproot -
To remove or tear away from a native place or environment
The new leader tried to uproot and erase what had been a spirit of bribery and corruption in the government.
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Dirty
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unkempt -
Messy or untidy in appearance, especially referring to hair or clothing, giving a neglected impression.
His unkempt hair made it look like he had just rolled out of bed.
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Happy
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uplifted -
Feeling happy and full of hope.
At the end of the concert we were totally uplifted by the amazing music and performance.
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Energy
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unstoppable -
So powerful, determined, or effective that it cannot be halted, defeated, or resisted.
With their star player back, the team were unstoppable, and won one game after another.
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Up+Down
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uptick -
a small increase in the level or value of something
The economist sensed that the uptick in prices was a sign that greater inflation was ahead.
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Weak
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undoing -
The process through which something falls apart or is ruined
The scandal led to the politician’s complete undoing in the public eye
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Dishonest
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unscrupulous -
Behaving in a way that is dishonest or unfair in order to get what you want
Jack climbed to the top of the management tree, but his unscrupulous methods meant that he had more enemies than friends when he got there.
