Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: To separate or break apart from a connection or relationship.

Example: After years of being together, they decided to uncouple and go their separate ways.

Definition: To disconnect or separate two things that are joined together.

Example: The engineer had to uncouple the train cars to allow for repairs.

Definition: Not graceful or refined; awkward and lacking social manners.

Example: His uncouth behavior at the formal dinner surprised everyone.

Definition: In a way that is rude, awkward, or lacking good manners.

Example: He spoke uncouthly at the dinner party, making everyone uncomfortable.

Definition: The quality of being rude, awkward, or lacking good manners.

Example: His uncouthness made it difficult for him to fit in at social gatherings.

Definition: To remove something that is covering or hiding something else, often revealing what is underneath.

Example: She decided to uncover the truth about the situation.

Definition: To remove something that covers or hides something else, making it visible or known.

Example: The detective worked hard to uncover the truth behind the mystery.

Definition: Not showing careful judgment or analysis; accepting things without questioning or evaluating them.

Example: Her uncritical acceptance of the information led to misunderstandings.

Definition: In a way that does not involve careful judgment or analysis; accepting something without questioning it.

Example: She accepted the proposal uncritically, without considering the potential drawbacks.

Definition: Something that cannot be crossed or passed over.

Example: The river was uncrossable after the heavy rain.

Definition: Having a smooth, greasy texture or an overly flattering manner that may seem insincere.

Example: The salesperson's unctuous compliments made me feel uncomfortable and suspicious.

Definition: In a way that is overly flattering or ingratiating, often to the point of being insincere.

Example: He spoke unctuously, trying to win her favor with his exaggerated compliments.