Lesson 305
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Lesson 305 - Mask Toggle

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#9120
⚛️
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univalence
/ˈjuːnɪvəˌlɛns/
noun
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The state of having a single valence or combining power, especially in chemistry.
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Hydrogen is characterized by its univalence in chemical reactions.

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monovalence, single valency, unit valence, chemical property
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multivalence, polyvalence
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univalence in chemistry, atomic univalence, element univalence
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#9121
⚠️
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unproductive
/ˌʌnprəˈdʌktɪv/
adjective
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Not producing or achieving much; not effective or useful.
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The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.

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inefficient, fruitless, idle, barren, useless
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productive, fruitful, effective
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unproductive meeting, unproductive effort, unproductive habit
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#9122
🌱
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unpretentious
/ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/
adjective
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modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance
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She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.

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modest, humble, simple, plain
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pretentious, showy, boastful
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unpretentious style, unpretentious charm, unpretentious home
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#9123
😶
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unprepossessing
/ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/
adjective
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not attractive or appealing in appearance
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Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.

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plain, unattractive, dull, ordinary
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attractive, charming, appealing
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unprepossessing appearance, unprepossessing figure, unprepossessing look
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#9124
🚀
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unprecedented
/ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd/
adjective
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never done or known before; without previous example
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The company reported unprecedented growth last year.

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of unprecedented scale

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something happening in a size or degree never seen before
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extraordinary, unheard-of, unique, exceptional
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ordinary, usual, common
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unprecedented growth, unprecedented event, unprecedented situation
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#9125
🫥
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unobtrusive
/ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/
adjective
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not attracting attention; blending in without causing notice
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The security cameras are designed to be unobtrusive.

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modest, discreet, inconspicuous, subtle
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obtrusive, conspicuous, showy
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unobtrusive manner, unobtrusive style, small and unobtrusive
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#9126
😨
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unnerve
/ʌnˈnɜːrv/
verb
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unnerved
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unnerved
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unnerves
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unnerving
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to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure
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The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness.

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discourage, intimidate, unsettle, demoralize, shake
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encourage, reassure, strengthen
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completely unnerve, try to unnerve, unnerve someone
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#9127
🚫
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unnecessary
/ʌnˈnɛsəsɛri/
adjective
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not needed or required
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The manager cut all unnecessary expenses to save costs.

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unnecessary evil

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something bad that must be accepted for practical reasons
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needless, redundant, avoidable, unneeded
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necessary, essential, required
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unnecessary expense, unnecessary risk, unnecessary delay
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#9128
🧪
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unnatural
/ʌnˈnætʃrəl/
adjective
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contrary to the usual course of nature; artificial or abnormal
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The bright green color of the drink looked unnatural.

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abnormal, artificial, strange, abnormal
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natural, normal, genuine
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unnatural behavior, unnatural death, unnatural light
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#9129
💥
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unmitigated
/ʌnˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/
adjective
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absolute; not lessened or moderated
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The meeting was an unmitigated disaster.

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unmitigated disaster

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a complete or absolute failure
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absolute, total, utter, complete
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partial, limited, moderated
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unmitigated disaster, unmitigated failure, unmitigated joy
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#9130
♾️
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unlimited
/ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/
adjective
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without any limits or restrictions
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The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month.

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unlimited potential

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boundless capacity or ability
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endless, infinite, boundless, unrestricted, immeasurable
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limited, restricted, finite
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unlimited data, unlimited access, unlimited potential
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#9131
📚
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unlettered
/ʌnˈlɛtəd/
adjective
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lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate
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The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history.

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illiterate, ignorant, uneducated, unschooled
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educated, literate, learned
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unlettered man, unlettered woman, unlettered society
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#9132
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unlawful
/ʌnˈlɔːfəl/
adjective
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Not conforming to or permitted by law; illegal.
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The police arrested him for unlawful possession of weapons.

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unlawful act

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An act that is not allowed by law
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illegal, illegitimate, forbidden, illicit, criminal
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lawful, legal, legitimate
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unlawful act, unlawful behavior, unlawful possession, unlawful entry
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#9133
😵
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unkempt
/ʌnˈkɛmpt/
adjective
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Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.
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He looked unkempt after sleeping outdoors all night.

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messy, scruffy, disheveled, untidy, shabby
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neat, tidy, well-groomed
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unkempt hair, unkempt clothes, unkempt appearance
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#9134
🌍
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universal
/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəl/
adjective
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Relating to or done by all people or things in the world; applicable everywhere or in all cases.
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There is a universal need for love and acceptance.

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universal truth

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A truth accepted by everyone and valid everywhere
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global, worldwide, common, general, all-encompassing
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particular, local
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universal truth, universal law, universal rights, universal principle
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#9135
🤐
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unforthcoming
/ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
adjective
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Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.
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The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.

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reserved, reticent, uncommunicative, secretive, unhelpful
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open, cooperative, communicative
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unforthcoming witness, unforthcoming response, unforthcoming attitude
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#9136
✝️
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unitarian
/ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/
noun
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A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.
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The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.

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monotheist, believer, rationalist, liberal, reformist
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trinitarian, orthodox
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Unitarian church, Unitarian belief, Unitarian tradition, Unitarian congregation
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#9137
🎵
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unisonant
/juːˈnɪsənənt/
adjective
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Sounding together or in harmony.
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The unisonant voices created a powerful effect.

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harmonious, concordant, consonant, united
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discordant, dissonant
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unisonant voices, unisonant chords, unisonant harmony
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#9138
🎶
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unison
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noun
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Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.
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The choir sang in unison.

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in unison

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All together at the same time
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harmony, accord, togetherness, unanimity
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discord, disagreement
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sing in unison, act in unison, speak in unison
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#9139
🌟
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unique
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adjective
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Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
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Her dress was unique and caught everyone's attention.

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unique opportunity

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A rare or exceptional chance
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distinct, special, one-of-a-kind, exceptional
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common, ordinary, usual
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unique style, unique opportunity, unique talent, unique feature
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#9140
🤔
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unintimating
/ˌʌnˈɪntɪmeɪtɪŋ/
adjective
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Not giving a hint or suggestion; not indicating.
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His unintimating tone gave no clue of his true feelings.

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non-indicative, unclear, vague, neutral
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suggestive, indicative, expressive
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unintimating tone, unintimating response, unintimating attitude
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#9141
🎭
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uninhibited
/ˌʌnɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/
adjective
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Not restrained or restricted; free in behavior or expression.
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She gave an uninhibited laugh at the joke.

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unrestrained, free, open, spontaneous, expressive
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reserved, restrained, inhibited
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uninhibited behavior, uninhibited laughter, uninhibited expression
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unimpeachable
/ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl/
adjective
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Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.
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She is known for her unimpeachable honesty.

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trustworthy, reliable, unquestionable, flawless, impeccable
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doubtful, questionable, unreliable
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unimpeachable integrity, unimpeachable source, unimpeachable character, unimpeachable honesty
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#9143
➡️
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unilateral
/ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/
adjective
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Involving or affecting only one side or party without the agreement of others.
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The country took unilateral action without consulting its allies.

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unilateral decision

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a decision made by one party alone without agreement from others
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one-sided, independent, solo, autocratic
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bilateral, multilateral, cooperative
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unilateral decision, unilateral move, unilateral action, unilateral policy
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#9144
🤝
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unify
/ˈjuːnɪfaɪ/
verb
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unified
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unified
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unifies
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unifying
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To make or become united, uniform, or whole.
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The leader tried to unify the divided nation.

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unify efforts

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to combine work or energy towards a common goal
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join, combine, merge, integrate, consolidate
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divide, separate, fragment
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unify the people, unify the team, unify society, unify efforts
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#9145
📏
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uniformity
/ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːrmɪti/
noun
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The quality or state of being the same, consistent, or without variation.
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The teacher insisted on uniformity in the students' dress code.

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consistency, sameness, conformity, regularity
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diversity, variation, difference
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uniformity of opinion, uniformity of design, strict uniformity, uniformity in practice
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#9146
🦠
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unicellular
/ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlər/
adjective
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Consisting of a single cell.
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Amoebas are unicellular organisms.

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single-celled, microscopic, simple, protozoan
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multicellular, complex
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unicellular organism, unicellular structure, unicellular life, unicellular biology
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#9147
🧴
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unguent
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noun
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A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.
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The doctor applied an unguent to heal the burn.

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ointment, balm, salve, lotion, cream
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irritant, poison
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medicinal unguent, healing unguent, herbal unguent
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#9148
🤦
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ungainly
/ʌnˈɡeɪnli/
adjective
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Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.
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The tall boy moved in an ungainly manner.

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awkward, clumsy, ungraceful, lumbering, gawky
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graceful, elegant, agile
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ungainly movement, ungainly figure, ungainly steps
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#9149
✝️
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unfrock
/ʌnˈfrɒk/
verb
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unfrogged
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unfrogged
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unfrocks
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unfrocking
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To remove a priest from his position or deprive someone of a rank.
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The corrupt priest was unfrocked after the investigation.

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defrock, dismiss, oust, depose, degrade
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appoint, ordain, promote
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unfrock a priest, unfrock clergy, unfrock official
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