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umpire (n) someone whose job is to watch a sports game and make sure that the players obey the rules
Example
John is a famous cricket umpire.
unbelievable (adj) astounding or very hard to believe
Example
Sharon's story about an alligator being in the swimming pool is unbelievable.
Synonym
fabulous, incredible
Antonym
believable, likely
Word Family
unbelievably
uncomfortable (adj) feeling discomfort; not comfortable
Example
I'm uncomfortable in this tight suit.
Synonym
awkward, uneasy
Antonym
comfortable
Word Family
uncomfortably
underachieve (v) not doing as well at school or at work as they could do if they worked harder
Example
He obviously underachieved in the test; he could easily get a higher mark.
Word Family
underachiever 
underdone (adj) inadequately cooked, as meat
Example
These potatoes are underdone. Put them back in the oven, please.
Antonym
overdone
underestimate (v) to not understand how large, strong, or important something is
Example
We underestimated how long it would take to get there.
Synonym
misjudge, underrate, undervalue
Antonym
overestimate
Word Family
underestimation 
underpay (v) to pay (someone) less than the usual rate or than she deserves
Example
If you think of how many hours she works, she is obviously underpaid.
Antonym
overpaid
Word Family
underpayment 
underwater (adj) under the surface of water
Example
Submarines are built for underwater travel.
undoubted (adj) used to emphasize that something is true
Example
The film was an undoubted success.
Synonym
certain
Antonym
doubtful
Word Family
undoubtedly 
uneven (adj) not smooth, regular, or flat; rough or jagged
Example
An uneven surface.
Synonym
jagged, rough, rugged
Antonym
even, flat, level, smooth
Word Family
unevenly, unevenness
unexpected (adj) unforeseen; surprising
Example
Seeing you here was indeed an unexpected pleasure!
Synonym
sudden, surprising
Antonym
natural
Word Family
unexpectedly 
uniform (n) a special set of clothes that are worn by people who do a particular job or people who go to a particular school
Example
All the kids in that school wear a uniform.
unique (adj) being the only one of its type
Example
Everyone's fingerprints are unique.
Synonym
single, sole
Antonym
general, generic, public
Word Family
uniquely, uniqueness
unite (v) to bring together for a common purpose
Example
The president united the people.
Antonym
divide
Word Family
unity, united
unity (n) agreement among people
Example
The new mayor brings a spirit of unity to the city.
Synonym
agreement
Word Family
united
university (n) An educational institution at the highest level, where you study for a degree
Example
He studied Physics at university.
unless (conj) if not; except on the condition that
Example
We won't go unless we're invited.
unlimited (adj) without any limits
Example
The daily ticket gives unlimited access to all rides.
Synonym
absolute, immeasurable
Word Family
unlimitedly, unlimitedness 
unpleasant (adj) not pleasant; disagreeable or distasteful
Example
Dirty basements have an unpleasant odour.
Synonym
disagreeabledistasteful
Antonym
pleasant, agreeable, charming
Word Family
unpleasantly
unpredictable (adj) not able to be known beforehand
Example
The cape is known for unpredictable winds.
Synonym
uncertain
Antonym
predictable
Word Family
unpredictably
unscramble (v) to discover the meaning of information given in a secret or complicated way; to decode
Example
Can you unscramble the words to understand the message?
unthinkable (adj) not possible; out of the question
Example
It is unthinkable that a mistake like this could have happened.
Synonym
impossible, out of the question
Antonym
thinkable
Word Family
unthinkably 
update (v) to provide with new or current information; bring up to date
Example
My computer updates automatically every Saturday evening.
Word Family
updater
upload (v) to send information from a smaller computer to a larger computer or computer network
Example
I uploaded some photographs to my web page so that my friends could see them.
upper arm (n) the part of the upper limb from the shoulder to the elbow
Example
I bumped into the door and hurt my upper arm.
upright (adv) in a vertical or upright position
Example
Please sit upright in your chair.
Synonym
straight up, vertically
Word Family
uprightly, uprightness
upside down (adv) with the part that is usually underneath on top; inverted
Example
This printing is upside down.
Word Family
upside-down 
upturned (adj) (used of noses) turned up at the end
Example
Maria has got an upturned nose and full lips.
urge (v) to strongly encourage or try to persuade
Example
They urged us to stay overnight because of the storm.
Synonym
encourage, push
Word Family
urgent