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un-
not
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undesirable
un-de-sir-a-ble
(adjective) Not pleasant objectionable.
The smell of a skunk is rather undesirable.
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unearned
un-earned
(adjective) not gained by work or service not
deserved.

That Olympic medal was unearned since the athlete
was taking steroids to enhance his performance.
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unequal
un-e-qual
Help!
(Adjective) Not the same in extent, quantity,
rank, or ability.
Those football teams are unequal.
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unforgettable
un-for-get-ta-ble
(Adjective) Never to be forgotten memorable.
The images from September 11, 2001, are
unforgettable.
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unproductive
un-pro-duc-tive
(Adjective) Not productive producing little.
In my opinion, watching television is an
unproductive activity.
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unqualified
Whats a hurdle?
un-qual-i-fied
(Adjective) not having the necessary or desirable
qualifications total or absolute.
That person is unqualified for the track coach
position.
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vis
to see look
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invisible
in - vis - i - ble
(Adjective) Cannot be seen.
The picture on this page is invisible!
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revise
re-vise
(verb)
To re-see a piece of writing and make
meaning-based changes which clarify, develop or
sharpen the piece to change
Each time our class has a writing assignment, our
teacher makes us revise our papers with a partner.
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visor
vi - sor
(Noun) The projecting front brim of a hat that
shades the eyes the movable part of the helmet
of a suit of armor that can be lowered to cover
the upper part of a face.
Visors are very popular with the students today.
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vista
vis - ta
(Noun) A view, especially a distant one, seen
through an opening or along a passage.
As we drove along the road, we couldnt stop
looking at the beautiful vista.
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visualize
vis - u- al - ize
(Verb) To form a mental image of something.
The man is visualizing the race that he will be
competing in later that day.
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visage
vi-sage
(Noun) Face or facial expression of a person
countenance, appearance.
From your visage, I gather you are happy about
winning the bet.
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Name ____________
Test Yourself!
unqualified unproductive unforgettable unequal
unearned undesirable
1. Not the same in extent, quantity, rank, or
ability ______________. 2. Not having the
necessary or desirable qualifications total or
absolute ________________. 3. Not pleasant
objectionable _____________________. 4. Not
productive producing little ___________________
_. 5. Never to be forgotten memorable
__________________. 6. Not gained by work or
service not deserved _________________.
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Test Yourself!
invisible revise visor visage vista visualiz
e

• 1. To form a mental image of something
  ______________________
• 2. Brim of a hat cover of a helmet
  ________________________
• 3. To re-see a piece of writing and make
  meaning-based changes which clarify, develop or
  sharpen the piece to change ____________________
  _
• 4. To form a mental image of something___________
  _______
• 5. A view, especially a distant one
  _____________________
• Face or facial expression of a person
  countenance, appearance
• ____________________________