Verbs Beginning With the Letter U

Edited by Vicki A Benge

Find and circle the words in the word search puzzle below, that run diagonally, horizontally, and vertically throughout the grid. The answer words are English language verbs that begin with the letter "u". To read definitions of the less common words used in the puzzle, scroll below the grid.

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Definitions to Verb Answer Words

Most verbs that begin with the letters "un-" are opposites of the root word from which they originate. For example, unbalance, a word used in the puzzle above, as a verb can be defined as: "Throw out of balance or equilibrium". In addition to unbalance, other "un-" verbs used in the puzzle above that have opposing meanings to their root words are: unbend, unblock, unbutton, uncheck, uncover, unearth, unfetter, and unlace.

The verb unfetter can be defined as: "to untie or loosen from fetters", with fetters being a NOUN meaning shackles.

Below are simple definitions to three more of the "u" English language verbs used in the puzzle above:

unitize 1. Separate or classify into units. 2. Make into a unit. 3. Divide (bulk material) and process as units. [Derived from "unit" and "unity" which was brought into the English language from the Latin unus "one".]
upholster1. Provide furniture with padding, springs, webbing, and covers. 2. To fit furniture with coverings. [Derived from Middle English upholder "a tradesman".]
usurp 1. To seize and hold the power, rights, or office of another without right or legal authority to do so. 2. Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession. Synonyms and similar words: arrogate, assume, encroach, seize, take over. 3. Take the place of. Similar word: supersede.

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