Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 noun
neopaganism
неопаганизм
Meaning
Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.
Example
Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions.
C2 noun
neophyte
новичок
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.
Example
As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor.
C2 noun
Nestling
птенец
Meaning
a young bird that has not yet left its nest
Example
The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.
C2 adjective
nether
нижний
Meaning
situated down or below; lower
Example
They explored the nether regions of the cave.
C2 noun
nettle
растение с жгучими волосками, которые вызывают раздражение при касании
Meaning
a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched
Example
He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.
C2 adjective
nettlesome
раздражающий
Meaning
Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.
Example
The nettlesome rules frustrated the workers.
C2 noun
neuralgia
нервная боль
Meaning
intense, often intermittent pain along a nerve pathway
Example
The patient suffers from neuralgia in her face.
C2 adjective
neurocognitive
нейрокогнитивный
Meaning
Related to brain information processing and memory power
Example
Neurocognitive functions decline due to lack of sleep.
C2 noun
neurofeedback
техника, использующая отображение активности мозга в реальном времени для обучения саморегуляции функции мозга
Meaning
A technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.
Example
Neurofeedback enhances cognitive performance and relaxation.
C2 noun
neurogenesis
образование новых нервных клеток
Meaning
The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.
Example
Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.
C2 adjective
neuroprotective
нейропротекторный
Meaning
Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.
Example
Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits.
C2 adjective
neuroscientific
нейробиологический
Meaning
Related to the scientific study of the brain and nervous system.
Example
Neuroscientific research helps understand memory retention.
C2 noun
Newt
тритон
Meaning
a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land
Example
The newt swam gracefully in the pond.
C2 adjective
newtonian
относящийся к законам Ньютона
Meaning
relating to the laws of motion and gravitation formulated by Sir Isaac Newton
Example
The scientist explained the Newtonian laws of motion.
C2 noun
nib
кончик пера
Meaning
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
Example
He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.
C2 noun
nicety
тонкость
Meaning
a fine or subtle detail, or a refined, delicate aspect of something
Example
The lawyer explained the legal niceties of the case.
C2 noun
Nigella
черный тмин
Meaning
small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed
Example
Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking.
C2 adjective
niggardly
скупой
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly
Example
He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip.
C2 verb
niggle
Meaning
to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry
Example
A small doubt niggled at her mind.
C2 noun
Night queen
царица ночи
Meaning
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
Example
The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
C2 noun
Night-jesmine
ночной жасмин
Meaning
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
Example
The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.
C2 noun
nihilism
нихилизм
Meaning
The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.
Example
The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism.
C2 noun
nihilist
нигилист
Meaning
A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.
Example
He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.
C2 noun
Ninny
тупица
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
Example
Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!