N Flashcards
(18 cards)
Word
Definition
nadir (n.)
the lowest point of something (My day was boring, but the nadir came when
nascent (adj.)
in the process of being born or coming into existence
nebulous (adj.)
vaguely defined, cloudy
nefarious (adj.)
heinously villainous
negligent (adj.)
habitually careless, neglectful (Jessie’s grandfather called me a negligent fool after
neophyte (n.)
someone who is young or inexperienced
nocturnal (adj.)
relating to or occurring during the night
noisome (adj.)
unpleasant, offensive, especially to the sense of smell
nomadic (adj.)
wandering from place to place
nominal (adj.)
trifling, insignificant
nonchalant (adj.)
having a lack of concern, indifference
nondescript (adj.)
lacking a distinctive character (I was surprised when
notorious (adj.)
widely and unfavorably known
novice (n.)
a beginner, someone without training or experience
noxious (adj.)
harmful, unwholesome
nuance (n.)
a slight variation in meaning, tone, expression
nurture (v.)
to assist the development of
