Learn through Prefixes 4

underdeveloped

not having grown or developed as much as is usual or necessary

The United States has spent billions of dollars' to help the underdeveloped nations improve their standard of living.

undergraduate

a student at college or university, who is working for their first degree

Most undergraduates take four years to earn a degree.

underprivileged (adj.)

very poor, with worse living conditions, educational opportunities etc than most people in society

The goal of the fund drive is to give as many underprivileged children as possible an opportunity for a two-week vacation away from the city next summer.

undersell

to sell goods at a lower price than someone else

The expression "You can’t get it anywhere else for less” means about the same as “We will not be undersold."

upcoming

happening soon syn: forthcoming

A monthly bulletin mailed to each customer gives news of upcoming sales.

upkeep (n.)

the process of keeping something in good condition, maintenance

Susan traded in her old car because the upkeep had become too high.

upright (adj.)

standing or sitting straight up

When knocked to the canvas, the boxer waited till the count of nine before resuming an upright position.

uproot (v.)

To extract all the hope, love and … from someone

The love of liberty is so firmly embedded in people’s hearts that no tyrant can hope to uproot it.

withdraw (v.)

to stop taking part in an activity, belonging to an organization etc, or to make someone do this

The community association is her principal backer; if it withdraws its support, I don’t see how she can be elected.