A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning

(Steven Felgate) #1

1.Ultimatum=last demand,warning


Since they have ignored our ultimatum our only resource is to
declare war.


2.Unearth=dig up


when they unearthed the city,the archeologists found many
relies of an ancient civilization.


3.Uncanny=stranger,mysterious


You have the uncanny knack of reading my innermost
thoughts.


4.Unction=the act of anointing with oil


The anointing with oil of a person near death is called
extreme unction.


5.Unguent=ointment


Apply this unguent to
the sore muscles before retiring.


6.Unruly=disobedient,lawless


The only way to curb this unruly mob is to use tear gas.


7.Unsavory=distasteful,morally offensive


People with unsavory reputations should not be allowed
to work with young children.


8.Usury=lending money at illegal rates of interest

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