Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Nova

noun
/ˈnoʊvə/

A star showing a sudden large increase in brightness and then slowly returning to its original state

"Astronomers observed a bright nova in the sky."

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novel

noun/adjective
/ˈnɒvəl/

A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.

"She spent the weekend reading a historical novel."

noun
/ˈnɒvəlɪst/

a person who writes novels

"The novelist spent years writing his new book."

noun
/ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

A short novel or long short story.

"The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series."

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noun
/ˈnɒvəlti/

The quality of being new, original, or unusual.

"The novelty of the new gadget quickly wore off."

noun
/noʊˈvɛmbər/

the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

"November is often cool and quiet before winter begins."

noun
/ˈnɒvɪs/

A person new to or inexperienced in a field or activity.

"He is still a novice at playing the guitar."

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now

adverb
/naʊ/

at the present moment or time

"I am studying now."

adverb
/ˈnaʊədeɪz/

at the present time; in these times

"Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping."

adverb
/ˈnaʊədeɪz/

At the present time; in contrast with the past.

"Nowadays, many people prefer shopping online."

adverb
/ˈnoʊˌwɛr/

in or to no place; not anywhere

"The missing keys were nowhere to be found."

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noxious

adjective
/ˈnɑːkʃəs/

harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant

"The factory released noxious fumes into the air."

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noun
/ˈnuːˌɑːns/

a subtle difference in meaning, expression, or sound

"The artist captured every nuance of light in the painting."

adjective
ˈnuː.ɑːnst

Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression; having or characterized by subtle and often appealingly complex qualities.

"His argument was nuanced and well-structured."

adjective
/ˈnjuːbaɪl/

of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage

"The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing."

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nuclear

adjective
/ˈnuːkliər/

relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy

"The country is developing nuclear energy."

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nucleate

verb
/ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part

"The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air."

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nucleus

noun
/ˈnjuː.kli.əs/

The central and most important part of something, forming the basis for its activity and growth; in biology, the central part of a cell.

"The nucleus of the atom contains protons and neutrons."

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nude

adjective
/nuːd/

Wearing no clothes; naked.

"The artist painted a nude model."

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nudge

verb
/nʌdʒ/

To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.

"She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting."

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adjective
/ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.

"His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome."

noun
/ˈnjuː.səns/

A person, thing, or situation that causes inconvenience or annoyance.

"The loud construction noise was a nuisance to the neighbors."

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verb
/ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

to make legally null and void; to cancel or invalidate

"The contract was nullified due to fraud."

noun
/ˈnʌmbər/

a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label

"She gave me her phone number."

adjective
/ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

capable of being counted; countable

"The stars in the sky are not numerable."

noun
/ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/

the action or process of counting or assigning numbers

"The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students."

adjective
/njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

relating to or expressed in numbers

"The report provides numerical data on population growth."

adjective
/ˈnjuːmərəs/

existing in large numbers; many

"There are numerous opportunities for growth in this field."

adjective
/ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality

"The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe."

adjective
/ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪk/

relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals

"He has a numismatic collection of rare coins from around the world."

noun
/njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/

A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.

"The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition."

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Nun

noun
/nʌn/

a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent

"The nun taught at the local Catholic school."

noun
/ˈnʌnəri/

A convent or building where nuns live and work.

"She decided to join the nunnery to devote her life to spiritual practice."

adjective
/ˈnʌpʃəl/

Relating to marriage or weddings.

"The couple prepared for their nuptial ceremony with great joy."

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nurse

noun, verb
/nɜːrs/

A person trained to care for the sick; to take care of someone or something.

"The nurse comforted the patient during the operation."

noun
/ˈnɜːrsəri/

a room or place where young children are cared for

"She works in a nursery, taking care of infants."

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nursing

noun
/ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/

the profession or practice of caring for the sick or injured

"She is studying nursing to become a healthcare professional."

verb, noun
/ˈnɜːrtʃər/

To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.

"Parents should nurture their children's talents."

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adjective/noun
/ˈnɜːr.tʃɚ.ɪŋ/

The process of caring for and encouraging growth or development.

"A nurturing environment helps children thrive."

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nut

noun
/nʌt/

a hard-shelled fruit that contains a seed, or a small metal piece used in machinery

"She ate a peanut, which is a type of nut."

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noun
/ˈnʌt.meg/

a spice made from the seed of the fruit of an evergreen tree, used in cooking and baking

"The recipe called for a teaspoon of ground nutmeg to flavor the custard."

nutrient definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈnjuː.tri.ənt/

A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

"Vegetables are rich in essential nutrients."

nutrient deficiency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.

"Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity."

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adjective
/ˈnjuː.tri.ənt dɛns/

Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.

"Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food."

noun
/ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.

"The soil provides nutriment to the plants."

noun
/njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

"Good nutrition is vital for a healthy life."

adjective
/njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Providing nourishment; health-giving.

"Milk is a nutritious drink for children."

nutritious crops definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective + noun
njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health

"Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops."

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obscure

adjective, verb
/əbˈskjʊr/

Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.

"The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers."

noun
/ˈɒbsɪkwiːz/

Funeral rites or ceremonies.

"The obsequies for the late leader drew thousands of mourners."