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ubiquitous (adj) – Omnipresent; present everywhere

unbridled (adj) – Unrestrained; uncontrolled

underdeveloped (adj) – A country that has a poor standard of living

understory (n) – The layer of trees in the rainforest that is 15 to 45 feet tall

Union (adj) – Refers to any member or supporter of the politics and aims of the North in the American Civil War

United Nations (n) – An international organization formed in 1945 to promote peace, security, and economic development

university (n) – An educational institution of the highest level, typically with one or more undergraduate schools or colleges

unwary (adj) – Not alert to danger or deception

"up the hawsepipe" – A maritime expression that indicates someone has worked their way up through the ranks after starting at an entry-level position

urban sprawl (n) – The spread of urban congestion (roads, housing developments, etc.) into adjoining suburbs or rural lands

utopia (n) – Any idealized place, state, or situation of perfection

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