SAT - N's Flashcards

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Nefarious

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Adj. very wicked.

The villain’s crimes, though various, were one and all nefarious.

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Negate

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V. cancel out; nullify; deny.

A sudden surge of adrenaline can negate the effects of fatigue; there’s nothing like a good shock to wake you up.

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Notoriety

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N. indifference; lack of concern; composure.

Cool, calm, and collected under fire, James Bond shows remarkable nonchalance in the face of danger.

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Notoriety

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N. disrepute; ill fame.

To the starlet, any publicity was good publicity; if she couldn’t have a good reputation, she’d settle for notoriety.

Notorious, Adj.

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Novelty

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N. something new; newness.

The computer is no longer a novelty at work; every desk in our office has one novel.

Also, Adj.

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Nuance

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N. shade of difference in meaning or color; subtle distinction.

Jody gazed at the Monet landscape for an hour appreciating every subtle nuance of color in the painting.

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Nurture

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V. nourish; educate; foster.

The Head Start program attempts to nurture pre-kindergarten children so that they do well when they enter public school.

Also, N.

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