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Exam: GMAT (Verbal)

underhanded

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈhændɪd/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌhændɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing actions that are secretive and dishonest, often involving trickery or deceit.

Example: His underhanded tactics in the game made him unpopular among his teammates.

underhandedness

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈhændɪdnəs/

KK: /ʌndərˈhændɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being secretive or dishonest in actions, often to achieve a goal unfairly.

Example: His underhandedness in the negotiations led to a loss of trust among the team members.

undersecretary

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈsɛkrəˌtɛri/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌsɛkrəˌtɛri/

noun

Definition: A person who works as a junior secretary, usually in a government or organization, and reports to a higher-ranking official.

Example: The undersecretary attended the meeting to discuss new policies.

undersigned

IPA: /ˈʌndərˌsaɪnd/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌsaɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the person or people who have signed a document, usually found at the end of that document.

Example: The undersigned agree to the terms outlined in the contract.

noun

Definition: A person whose name is written at the bottom of a document, indicating that they agree to its contents.

Example: The undersigned agrees to the terms and conditions outlined in the contract.

undertake

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈteɪk/

KK: /ʌndərˈteɪk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take on a responsibility or task, often involving effort or commitment.

Example: She decided to undertake the project despite its challenges.

transitive verb

Definition: To take on a responsibility or task, often involving effort or commitment.

Example: She decided to undertake the project despite its challenges.

undertaking

IPA: //ˌʌndərˈteɪkɪŋ//

KK: /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A task or project that someone decides to do or take on, often involving effort or responsibility.

Example: Starting a new business is a big undertaking that requires careful planning.

underworked

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈwɜrkt/

KK: /ʌndərˈwɜrkt/

adjective

Definition: Not having enough work to do, leading to a lack of productivity.

Example: He felt underworked and wanted more tasks to keep him busy.

uneconomical

IPA: /ˌjuːnɪˈkɒnəmɪkəl/

KK: /ˌjunɪˈkɒnəmɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Not providing good value or profit; wasteful in terms of resources or money.

Example: The project was deemed uneconomical due to its high costs and low returns.

unemployability

IPA: /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /ʌnɪmˈplɔɪəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The situation where a person is unable to find work or is not suitable for employment.

Example: Due to his lack of skills and experience, his unemployability became a serious concern for his family.

unemployable

IPA: /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪəbl/

KK: /ʌnɪmˈplɔɪəbl/

adjective

Definition: Not able to find or keep a job due to various reasons, making it difficult for someone to be hired.

Example: After years of not working, he felt unemployable and struggled to find a job.

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