Exam: TOEFL

Definition: Describing a nerve fiber that does not have a protective covering called myelin.

Example: Unmyelinated nerve fibers conduct signals more slowly than myelinated ones.

Definition: Something that cannot be named or described with words.

Example: The beauty of the landscape was so profound that it felt unnamable.

Definition: Not natural; artificial or forced, often in a way that feels uncomfortable or wrong.

Example: Her smile seemed unnatural, as if she was trying too hard to be happy.

Definition: The condition of not being natural or normal; something that is artificial or forced.

Example: The unnaturalness of the scene made it feel like a movie set rather than a real place.

Definition: In a way that is not needed or required; more than what is necessary.

Example: She spent unnecessarily long hours on the project, which could have been completed in half the time.

Definition: Not needed or required; something that is not essential.

Example: Bringing extra clothes on a short trip is often unnecessary.

Definition: To make someone feel anxious, nervous, or less confident.

Example: The unexpected news seemed to unnerve her during the presentation.

Definition: In a way that causes anxiety or discomfort; to a disturbing extent.

Example: The movie was unnervingly realistic, making the audience feel uneasy.

Definition: Something that is not easy to see or detect; it blends in or goes unnoticed.

Example: The changes to the design were so subtle that they were almost unnoticeable.

Definition: Describing something that lacks subtlety or complexity, often oversimplifying an issue or idea.

Example: The film presented an unnuanced view of the conflict, ignoring the deeper issues involved.