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unique

Short Definition : without an equal; single in kind

Definition
(adj) radically distinctive and without equal
Example Sentence
  • he is alone in the field of microbiology
  • this theory is altogether alone in its penetration of the problem
  • Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint
  • craftsmen whose skill is unequaled
  • unparalleled athletic ability
  • a breakdown of law unparalleled in our history
Definition
(adj) (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality
Example Sentence
  • a species unique to Australia
Definition
(adj) the single one of its kind
Synonyms : singular
Example Sentence
  • a singular example
  • the unique existing example of Donne's handwriting
  • a unique copy of an ancient manuscript
  • certain types of problems have unique solutions
Definition
(adj) highly unusual or rare but not the single instance
Example Sentence
  • spoke with a unique accent
  • had unique ability in raising funds
  • a frankness unique in literature
  • a unique dining experience
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for unique

Unique and Alike are opposite words. While unique means something original, alike refers to something that is similar.

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unison

Short Definition : unity of pitch (in musical performance); complete accord; Ex. The choir sang in unison.

Definition
(noun) corresponding exactly
Example Sentence
  • marching in unison
Definition
(noun) occurring together or simultaneously
Example Sentence
  • the two spoke in unison
Definition
(noun) (music) two or more sounds or tones at the same pitch or in octaves
Example Sentence
  • singing in unison
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for unison

UNI for same; SON (comes from SONUS=SOUND)

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Unity of sound is unison(means harmony)

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Unison and Union have similar sounds and they both mean, to be in harmony.

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a parent with 2 sons have a lot of quarrels at home. 2 sons never get along, no harmony, no accord. suppose a parent talks to another parent with uni + son ! only 1 son? Total accordance

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SYNONYMS:.....UNISON=conjunction cooperation reciprocity accordance agreement community alliance

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Union(unison) people shout together for a strike.

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universal

Short Definition : characterizing or affecting all; general; present everywhere; of the universe; cosmic; Ex. universal agreement; Ex. a subject of universal interest

Definition
(noun) (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages Definition
(noun) (logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class Definition
(noun) a behavioral convention or pattern characteristic of all members of a particular culture or of all human beings
Example Sentence
  • some form of religion seems to be a human universal
Definition
(noun) coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions
Synonyms : universal joint
Example Sentence
  • in motor vehicles a universal joint allows the driveshaft to move up and down as the vehicle passes over bumps
Definition
(adj) of worldwide scope or applicability
Example Sentence
  • an issue of cosmopolitan import
  • the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time
  • universal experience
Definition
(adj) applicable to or common to all members of a group or set
Example Sentence
  • the play opened to universal acclaim
  • rap enjoys universal appeal among teenage boys
Definition
(adj) adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations
Example Sentence
  • universal wrench
  • universal chuck
  • universal screwdriver
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for universal

Universal and General sound the same and both words refer to something that is present everywhere, is common.

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unkempt

Short Definition : disheveled; uncared for in appearance; not combed; CF. comb

Definition
(adj) not neatly combed
Example Sentence
  • wild unkempt hair
Definition
(adj) not properly maintained or cared for
Example Sentence
  • an unkempt garden
  • native vistas and unkempt rambling paths
  • an ukempt appearance
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for unkempt

Drop the 'm' from unkempt. It becomes 'UNKEPT'...UN+KEPT, something not kept properly or maintained like hair. or someone who is dowdy, untamed.

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remember JUSTIN KEMP South Afrcian cricket player...whose hair r always untidy......

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remember kemp fort in bangalore. it was very well maintained. now a mall is being built at that place and they have unkempt it.

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un tempt girl, uncared for her appearance & not combed.

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Kempt sound close to combed so unkempt is uncombed, shabby.

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un+kempt—kempt means neat and tidy, unkempt means the opposite

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unmitigated

Short Definition : (of something bad) not moderated; unrelieved or immoderate; without qualification; absolute; Ex. unmitigated disaster

Definition
(adj) not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity; sometimes used as an intensifier
Example Sentence
  • unmitigated suffering
  • an unmitigated horror
  • an unmitigated lie
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for unmitigated

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unmitigate - mitigate means relieve (from pain) unmitigate is unrelievable...

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un = unlimited.. mitti = sand.. sand is unlimited in amount on earth.so unlimited mitti

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Unmitigated and Detonated are used in the context of something violent.

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Un mitigated -> un qualified to enter MITI Gate.

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unobtrusive

Short Definition : inconspicuous; not blatant

Definition
(adj) not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable
Synonyms : unnoticeable
Example Sentence
  • a quiet, unobtrusive life of self-denial
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for unobtrusive

something obtruding/protruding will be noticeable, UN(not)OBSTRUSIVE( undesirably noticeable) is unnoticeable and not blatant

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Unobtrusive and Attractive are opposite words. While unobtrusive means, not making oneself or itself noticed, attractive refers to something that pulls your attention towards itself.

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unobtrusive - un obstruct attention or not attracting attention.

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UNOBSTRUCIVE-un(Abstruse) abstruse is some obscure.. profound,, not clear ... which is its not Blatantly visible

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unprecedented

Short Definition : having no previous example; novel; unparalleled

Definition
(adj) having no precedent; novel
Example Sentence
  • an unprecedented expansion in population and industry
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for unprecedented

UN(not)..PRECEDE(event occured in past)...so unprecedented means something which has never occured in past or it is novel

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un (not) precede(proceed...so we generally proceed with math problems with an eg..its something like not proceed with previous example

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un+preced+ent+ed -> Never went to ent before or known before.

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Unprecedented and Repeated are rhyming words but they have opposite meanings. Unprecedented means something novel or unique, while repeated means something that happens again and again.

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unprepossessing

Short Definition : unattractive

Definition
(adj) creating an unfavorable or neutral first impression
Synonyms : unpresentable
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for unprepossessing

split it as un+possessing. something which you dont want to possess is unattractive.

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unprepossesing ~ not worth possesing

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Un+prepossessing.....If you do not use prepositions properly in your writing it will be unattractive.

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un+proposing.... noone would ever propose to a girl who is unattractive/unpresentable.(No offence pls)

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If you attract to anything,you will try to preposses it than someone else try before. If it is un(not)+prepossessing means you had not attracted to it.

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Unprepossessing and Imposing have similar sounds. Unprepossessing (unattractive) is the opposite of Imposing (impressive).

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unprepossessing - focus on 'pre'. If you do not possess some quality or the other before you meet somebody, you cant make good first impression

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unravel

Short Definition : disentangle; solve

Definition
(verb) become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of
Example Sentence
  • unravel the thread
Definition
(verb) disentangle
Synonyms : ravel ravel out
Example Sentence
  • can you unravel the mystery?
Definition
(verb) become undone
Synonyms : run
Example Sentence
  • the sweater unraveled
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for unravel

UnREVEAL, so reveal a mystery.

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unravel~ travel ; the archeologists who TRAVEL around the world to un-entangle/solve the mysteries of human evolution and socialization!

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un gravel-> removing sad from small stones SOLVE by a sand filter.

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Unravel (disentangle) and Muddle (to mix up) are rhyming words with opposite meanings.

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unregenerate

Short Definition : making no attempt to change one's bad practices

Definition
(adj) tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
Synonyms : obstinate stubborn
Definition
(adj) not reformed morally or spiritually
Synonyms : unregenerated
Example Sentence
  • unregenerate human nature
  • unregenerate conservatism
Definition
(adj) unrepentant and incapable of being reformed
Synonyms : unreformable
Example Sentence
  • an unregenerate criminal
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for unregenerate

sorry if offends ~~ our body has a mechanism of regenerating semen whenever it leaves the body, some people will use this property to their advantage and not try n put a stop to their masturbating habit. hence they become unregene

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Unregenerate and Desecrate are rhyming words which mean impiety, sacrilege.

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un regenerate a person so making no attempt to change one from bad practices

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