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Vocabulary Set H3
unconscionable-usurp
| Question | Answer | Example |
|---|---|---|
| unctuous | adj. Oily. | While the meat was tough, the sauce was rich and unctuous. |
| undulate | v. To move like a wave or in waves. | The jellyfish are beautiful as they are suspended in the water with their undulating tentacles trailing behind them. |
| upbraid | v. To reproach as deserving blame. | The faculty upbraided the school administration for focusing on sports and neglecting to support high academic standards. |
| usurp | v. To take possession of by force. | The story was about a king's brother who was trying to usurp the kingdom and I found it unimaginative. |
| unconscionable | adj. Ridiculously or unjustly excessive. | There is a push for legislation to freeze federal salaries that many feel are unconscionable, especially considering the widespread economic hardships in the country. |