| A | B |
| undermine | weaken; undercut; chip away at |
| unwarranted | unjustified; unreasonable |
| uniformity | the quality of always having the same form; sameness; consistency |
| usurp | take a position of power or importance illegally or by force; to take over |
| unprecedented | never done or known before; exceptional; unparalleled |
| zealot | person who shows excessive religious or political fervor; fanatic |
| viable | practical; workable; feasible |
| verbose | wordy; using more words than is needed |
| vigor | physical strength; energy; vitality |
| vindicate | to clear from blame; exonerate |