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Words Starting with "U"

Uphold
C1verb
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Uphold

To confirm or support a previous legal decision or higher court ruling.

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Upper-Pelagic-Zone
C1noun
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Upper-Pelagic-Zone

The upper layer of the pelagic zone in the ocean, typically extending from the surface to about 200 meters deep, where light is sufficient for photosynthesis.

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Urban renewal
C1noun
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Urban renewal

The redevelopment of areas within a large city, typically involving the clearance of slums and the construction of new buildings, businesses, and public amenities.

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Uriel
C1noun
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Uriel

A name of Hebrew origin, often associated with an archangel in religious texts.

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Urinary-Analgesic
C1adjective
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Urinary-Analgesic

Referring to a substance or treatment that alleviates pain associated with urinary tract conditions.

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Utilisation
C1noun
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Utilisation

The action of making practical and effective use of something.

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Utilitarianism
C1noun
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Utilitarianism

A doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.

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Utmost
C1adjective
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Utmost

Most extreme; situated at the furthest point or limit.

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Utopia
C1noun
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Utopia

An imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.

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Utopian
C1adjective
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Utopian

Modelled on or aiming for a state in which everything is perfect; idealistic.

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Utopianism
C1noun
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Utopianism

The belief in or practice of the possibility of making a place or society perfect, often considered idealistic and impractical.

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Utter-Bewilderment
C1noun
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Utter-Bewilderment

A state of complete and utter confusion or perplexity.

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