Saturday, 18 May 2024, 8:01 PM
Site: edulabs.org academy
Course: Activity Examples (Activity Examples)
Glossary: English Words From Voice of America (Charles Kelly)
U
unnot (unusual, unhappy) |
underbelow; below the surface of; less than; as called for by a law, agreement or system ("The river flows under the bridge." "Such action is not permitted under the law.") |
understandto know what is meant; to have knowledge of |
uniteto join together |
universeall of space, including planets and stars |
universitya place of education that usually includes several colleges and research organizations |
unlessexcept if it happens; on condition that ("I will not go, unless the rain stops.") |
untilup to a time; before |
upto, in or at a higher position or value |
urgeto advise strongly; to make a great effort to get someone to do something |
urgentneeding an immediate decision or action |
usthe form of the word "we" used after a preposition ("He said he would write to us.") or used as an object of a verb ("They saw us yesterday.") |
useto employ for a purpose; to put into action |
usualas is normal or common; as is most often done, seen or heard |
uterusa part of the female reproductive system where a fetus develops |