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un

not (unusual, unhappy)

under

below; below the surface of; less than; as called for by a law, agreement or system ("The river flows under the bridge." "Such action is not permitted under the law.")

understand

to know what is meant; to have knowledge of

unite

to join together

universe

all of space, including planets and stars

university

a place of education that usually includes several colleges and research organizations

unless

except if it happens; on condition that ("I will not go, unless the rain stops.")

until

up to a time; before

up

to, in or at a higher position or value

urge

to advise strongly; to make a great effort to get someone to do something

urgent

needing an immediate decision or action

us

the form of the word "we" used after a preposition ("He said he would write to us.") or used as an object of a verb ("They saw us yesterday.")

use

to employ for a purpose; to put into action

usual

as is normal or common; as is most often done, seen or heard

uterus

a part of the female reproductive system where a fetus develops

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