Vocabullary and Phrase (Part -5: U to Z)

Urge (N): A strong desire or impulse; to strongly encourage someone to do something.
Synonyms: Encourage, Press, Insist, Motivate, Push, Advocate, Inspire, Prompt, Drive, Persuade
Antonyms: Discourage, Restrain, Hinder, Deter, Repress, Delay, Inhibit, Oppose, Suppress, Ignore
Example: I urge you to complete your assignments on time.

 

Uptick (N): A small increase or upward trend.
Synonyms: Increase, Rise, Surge, Growth, Improvement, Boost, Upsurge, Escalation, Advance, Gain
Antonyms: Downturn, Decline, Drop, Reduction, Fall, Decrease, Plunge, Dip, Recession, Slump
Example: There was an uptick in sales during the festive season.

 

Unprecedented (Adj): Never done or known before.
Synonyms: Unparalleled, Novel, Unique, Exceptional, Groundbreaking, Extraordinary, Remarkable, Singular, Unmatched, First-time
Antonyms: Common, Ordinary, Routine, Normal, Usual, Predictable, Expected, Traditional, Standard, Conventional
Example: The government faced unprecedented challenges during the pandemic.

 

Unravel (V): To solve or make something clearer.
Synonyms: Solve, Decipher, Resolve, Untangle, Clarify, Understand, Disentangle, Elucidate, Separate, Analyze
Antonyms: Entangle, Confuse, Complicate, Tangle, Obscure, Enmesh, Knot, Twist, Muddle, Obstruct
Example: The detective managed to unravel the mystery behind the case.

 

Unperturb (V): To remain calm and not easily disturbed.
Synonyms: Calm, Serene, Composed, Tranquil, Relaxed, Peaceful, Placid, Undisturbed, Unflappable, Easygoing
Antonyms: Disturb, Agitate, Upset, Annoy, Trouble, Worry, Bother, Disrupt, Irritate, Shake
Example: Despite the chaos, she remained unperturbed.

 

Verbale (Adj): Relating to words, spoken rather than written.
Synonyms: Spoken, Oral, Articulate, Expressed, Linguistic, Communicative, Conversational, Phonetic, Vocal, Uttered
Antonyms: Written, Nonverbal, Silent, Physical, Inarticulate, Implied, Unspoken, Tacit, Wordless, Unwritten
Example: The manager preferred a verbal agreement over a written one. 

Venture (Noun): A risky or daring journey or undertaking.
Synonyms: Undertaking, Risk, Adventure, Enterprise, Dare, Endeavor, Gamble, Try, Speculation, Quest
Antonyms: Certainty, Security, Safety, Assurance, Predictability, Stability, Guarantee, Protection, Routine, Surety
Example: She decided to venture into the unknown wilderness.

 

Unsavoury (Adj): Disagreeable or unpleasant to the senses or moral feelings.
Synonyms: Distasteful, Offensive, Disagreeable, Objectionable, Repugnant, Foul, Unpleasant, Unwholesome, Repellent, Malodorous
Antonyms: Pleasant, Savoury, Agreeable, Attractive, Tasty, Appealing, Delightful, Ethical, Enjoyable, Palatable
Example: The unsavoury details of the scandal shocked everyone.

 

Vigil (N): A period of staying awake and watchful.
Synonyms: Watch, Guard, Observation, Alertness, Patrol, Monitoring, Supervision, Awareness, Attention, Wakefulness
Antonyms: Carelessness, Negligence, Inattention, Ignorance, Indifference, Sleep, Relaxation, Unawareness, Neglect, Forgetfulness
Example: The soldiers kept a vigil throughout the night at the border.

 

Woes (N): Great sorrow or distress.
Synonyms: Misery, Trouble, Grief, Sadness, Suffering, Anguish, Distress, Hardship, Pain, Affliction
Antonyms: Joy, Happiness, Bliss, Delight, Prosperity, Contentment, Success, Cheer, Pleasure, Comfort
Example: Financial woes have been a major concern for the family.

 

Wade (V): To walk through water or a similar substance.
Synonyms: Tread, Plod, Stumble, Trudge, Step, Cross, Ford, Move, Stride, Proceed
Antonyms: Run, Retreat, Escape, Sprint, Dash, Advance, Leap, Dive, Sink, Flee
Example: They had to wade through the flooded streets to reach home.

 

Waiver (N): An intentional relinquishment of a right or claim.
Synonyms: Exemption, Dispensation, Forgoing, Relinquishment, Renunciation, Concession, Release, Pardon, Discharge, Amnesty
Antonyms: Claim, Enforcement, Demand, Requirement, Retention, Obligation, Forfeiture, Assertion, Preservation, Continuation
Example: He signed a waiver to relinquish his rights.

 

Withdraw (V): To remove or retreat from a position or situation.
Synonyms: Remove, Retreat, Retire, Extract, Disengage, Back Out, Take Back, Revoke, Pull Out, Rescind
Antonyms: Advance, Proceed, Continue, Enter, Deposit, Engage, Persist, Support, Introduce, Invest
Example: He decided to withdraw his application for the job.

 

Withdrawal (N): The act of removing or retreating.
Synonyms: Removal, Retreat, Recession, Exit, Detachment, Extraction, Disengagement, Departure, Seclusion, Retraction
Antonyms: Advance, Insertion, Deployment, Submission, Arrival, Engagement, Contribution, Addition, Approach, Inclusion
Example: The army's withdrawal from the area was completed successfully