Advanced Vocabulary Starting with "N"

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• nadir The lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organisation.
• nanometre A metric unit of length equal to one billionth of a metre, used to measure at...
• nanotechnology The branch of technology that deals with the manipulation of matter on an ato...
• nanotube A cylindrical structure with a diameter measured in nanometres, typically mad...
• narcissism Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself, characterised by self-centred...
• narcissist A person with an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves; clinicall...
• nascent Just beginning to develop; recently formed or emerging.
• nationalise To transfer ownership or control of a private enterprise, industry, or asset ...
• naturalise To grant citizenship to a foreign national, or to introduce a plant or animal...
• navigational Relating to the process or techniques of determining and directing the course...
• nebula A vast cloud of gas and dust in interstellar space, often serving as a region...
• necessitate To make something necessary or unavoidable; to require as an essential condit...
• necropsy A post-mortem examination of an animal to determine the cause of death, equiv...
• necrosis The premature death of cells or living tissue caused by external factors such...
• nefarious Wicked, criminal, or villainous in nature. Describes actions, schemes, or ind...
• negate To make something ineffective or invalid; to deny the existence or truth of s...
• negation The denial, contradiction, or reversal of something. In logic, the operation ...
• negligence Failure to exercise the level of care that a reasonable person would in the s...
• negligently Through a failure to take proper care or exercise due diligence; in a manner ...
• negligible So small, unimportant, or of so little consequence as to be not worth conside...
• nemesis An opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome; a source of downf...
• neoclassical Relating to a revival of classical Greek and Roman styles, especially in art,...
• neologism A newly coined word or expression that has recently entered a language, or th...
• neonatal Relating to newborn infants, specifically the first 28 days of life after birth.
• neophyte A person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief; a beginner (more formal t...
• nephrology The branch of medicine that deals with the physiology and diseases of the kid...
• nepotism The practice of favouring relatives or close friends, especially by giving th...
• neural Relating to nerves or the nervous system; in computing, describing systems mo...
• neurogenesis The process by which new neurones are generated in the brain. Once thought im...
• neurological Relating to the anatomy, functions, and disorders of the nervous system, incl...
• neuropathy Damage to or disease of the peripheral nerves, typically causing numbness, ti...
• neuroscience The scientific study of the nervous system, particularly the brain, its struc...
• neurosis A relatively mild mental illness involving symptoms of anxiety, depression, o...
• neurotransmitter A chemical substance released at the end of a nerve fibre that transmits sign...
• neutron A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of every atom except hydrogen, havi...
• niche A specialised segment of a market or area of activity suited to a particular ...
• nihilism The philosophical belief that life is without objective meaning, purpose, or ...
• nihilistic Rejecting all religious and moral principles in the belief that life is meani...
• nimble Quick and light in movement or action; able to think and respond rapidly to c...
• nolo-contendere A plea in criminal proceedings by which the defendant neither admits nor disp...
• nomenclature The body of terms used in a particular subject, science, or art; a formal sys...
• nominal Existing in name only; very small or token in amount; or relating to a name o...
• nominally In name only, without necessarily reflecting reality; officially or theoretic...
• nominee A person who has been proposed or formally designated for a position, honour,...
• nonchalant Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; showing a lack of anxiety or ...
• nondescript Lacking distinctive or interesting features; unremarkable and difficult to de...
• nonlinear Not arranged in or following a straight line; describing a relationship betwe...
• nonpartisan Not aligned with or supporting any particular political party or faction; imp...
• normalise To bring or return something to a standard or usual condition. Also, to make ...
• nosocomial Originating in or acquired from a hospital or healthcare facility. It typical...
• nostalgia A sentimental longing or affection for the past, typically for a period or pl...
• notarise To have a document officially authenticated by a notary public, who verifies ...
• notional Existing only as an idea or concept rather than in reality; hypothetical or t...
• notwithstanding In spite of; despite. Used as a preposition, adverb, or conjunction to introd...
• novice A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.
• nuance A subtle distinction or shade of meaning, expression, or sound that is not im...
• nuanced Characterised by subtle distinctions or variations; showing a sophisticated u...
• nucleus The dense central core of an atom, containing protons and neutrons; also the ...
• nullify To make something legally void or ineffective; to counteract or neutralise th...
• numeracy The ability to understand and work with numbers, including basic arithmetic, ...
• numerator The number above the line in a fraction, representing how many parts of the w...
• numismatics The study or collection of coins, banknotes, medals, and related objects of m...