English Words in Action, Group U
(a variety of English words which have developed through history and are currently used in our modern age)
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There are some unalloyed metals that are not blended nor mingled with others; for example, copper.
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Uncanny powers of observation and solutions were attributed to Sherlock Holmes.
There was an uncanny silence that pervaded the old mansion when James and Isabel went to visit the place.
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2. Etymology: from Old English uncup, "unknown"; from cunnan, "to know"; an earlier form of "can".
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The news on TV has been showing some undue force being used by police to disperse demonstrators in some cities; however, it is more often a result of more undue violence and destruction of businesses, etc. or of some rebellious members who are out of control.
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2. Spontaneous and natural: As a comedian, Madeline had an unfettered laugh which delighted her audiences whenever she was performing.
2. Disordered and uncombed hair: Susan's tresses were very unkempt and in disarray because she hadn't brushed it after coming back from her windy walk.
3. Etymology: from un-, "not: + kempt, "well combed, neat."
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2. Pertaining to something which is not marked with the characters of the alphabet: When walking slowly through the old cemetery looking for the tombstone or her great-great-grandmother, Janet came across an unlettered one with lots of ivy growing over it and wondered who had been buried there.
3. Etymology: un-, "not" + lettered, "knowledgeable, educated."
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Government officials are still trying to untangle the financial mess the country is in.
2. Conveying inappropriate or bad behavior: Jake's untoward rudeness with the clerk at the store resulted in his being escorted out.
3. A reference to that which is beyond the expected or what is considered to be out of the ordinary: Jeremy had an untoward piece of luck when he was able to buy gas for his car at a low price just before it was increased to a higher rate.
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2. Etymology: from Latin un-, "not" + tri-, "three" + macula, "a mesh."
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