Unequivocal

Adj

Absolute; certain

The jury's verdict was unequivocal; the organized crime boss would be locked up for life

Synonyms: categorical; clear; explicit; express; unambiguous

Unconscionable

Adj

Unscrupulous; shockingly unfair or unjust

After she promised me the project, the fact that she gave it to someone else is unconscionable

Synonyms: dishonorable; indefensible

Upbraid

Verb

To scold sharply

The teahcer upbraided the student for scrawling graffiti all over the walls of the school

Synonyms: berate; chide; rebuke; reproach; tax

Usury

Noun

The practice of lending money at exorbitant rates

The moneylender was convicted of usury when it was discovered that he charged 50 percent interest on all his loans

Synonyms: loan-sharking

Umbrage

Noun

Offense; resentment

The businessman took umbrage at the security guard's accusation that he had shoplifted a packet of gum

Synonyms: asperity; dugeon; ire; pique; rancor