Ap Lit vocab list 1

Ubiquitous

existing or being everywhere at the same time

Ulterior

openly going against what is said/shown especially whats proper

Ultimatum

final proposition or condition

Umbrage

feeling of resentment at some, often imagined as a slight insult

Unabashed

unapologetic and undisguised

Unassuming

modest

Unbridled

unrestrained

Uncanny

seeming to have a supernatural appearance or origin

Uncouth

awkward and uncultivated in appearance manner or behavior

Unctuous

Excessively flattering marked by a smug ingratiating persona

Undermine

weaken secretly often with treachery in mind

Undulate

move in a wave like motion

Unencumbered

free of burden

Unfounded

lacking a sound basis

Unguent

soothing or healing salve

Unilateral

Performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a particular situation, without the agreement of another or the others

Unkempt

having an untidy or disheveled appearance

Unmitigated

unrelieved

Unorthodox

Contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted

Unruly

wild and uncontrollable

Unsightly

Unpleasant to look at

Untoward

unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient

Unwieldy

difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight

Upbraid

scold

Utilitarian

Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive