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A2 adjective ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv

negative

Meaning
Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.
Example
She had a negative attitude about the upcoming project.
A2 verb /nɜːrs/

nurse

Meaning
to care for someone who is sick or injured; to feed a baby
Example
She nursed her sick mother back to health.
A2 verb /noʊt/

note

Meaning
to write down or observe something; to pay attention to
Example
Please note the important points during the lecture.
A2 noun /ˈnæpkɪn/

napkin

Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed a napkin on her lap before eating.
A2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

network

Meaning
A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.
Example
She built a strong professional network.
A2 adjective /ˈnætʃərəl/

natural

Meaning
existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind
Example
She prefers to use natural ingredients in her cooking.
A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

Meaning
no person; not anyone
Example
Nobody came to the party.
A2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/

newspaper

Meaning
a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence
Example
I read the newspaper every morning.
A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

Meaning
a person who lives near or next to another person
Example
My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.
A2 adverb /ˈnoʊwɛr/

Nowhere

Meaning
not anywhere; in no place
Example
I searched everywhere but the keys were nowhere to be found.
A2 noun (plural) /ˈnuːdəlz/

noodles

Meaning
long, thin strips of dough made from flour, water, or eggs, cooked and eaten as food
Example
She cooked noodles with vegetables for dinner.
A2 adverb /ˈnɔːməli/

Normally

Meaning
in the usual way; under normal circumstances
Example
I normally wake up at 7 AM every day.
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

nowadays

Meaning
At the present time; in contrast with the past.
Example
Nowadays, many people prefer shopping online.
A2 adjective /ˈnɪəˌbaɪ/

nearby

Meaning
close to a particular place or person
Example
The nearest gas station is nearby.
A2 adjective /ˈnæsti/

nasty

Meaning
very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive
Example
He made a nasty comment about her dress.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊtbʊk/

notebook

Meaning
a small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes; also a portable computer
Example
She opened her notebook to jot down some ideas.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔː.məl/

Normal

Meaning
usual; typical; conforming to a standard; healthy
Example
It's normal to feel nervous before an important exam.
A2 adverb /ˈnaɪsli/

nicely

Meaning
in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately
Example
She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

Meaning
almost; not quite; very close to
Example
I nearly missed the bus this morning.
A2 noun /ˈnefjuː/

nephew

Meaning
the son of one’s brother or sister
Example
My nephew is studying at the university.
A2 conjunction /nɔːr/

nor

Meaning
used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement
Example
He didn't call, nor did he send a message.
A2 noun /nʌt/

nut

Meaning
a hard-shelled fruit that contains a seed, or a small metal piece used in machinery
Example
She ate a peanut, which is a type of nut.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərbaɪ/

Near-by

Meaning
close to; not far away; in the neighborhood
Example
There is a grocery store nearby.
A2 adjective /ˈnæʃənəl/

national

Meaning
relating to a nation, especially its culture, language, or government
Example
The national anthem was played at the ceremony.
A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

Meaning
The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.
Example
The calm nature of the environment helps healing.
A2 noun /nek/

Neck

Meaning
the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders
Example
She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

Meaning
at the present time; in these times
Example
Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.
A2 pronoun /nʌn/

none

Meaning
not any; no one; not one
Example
None of the students passed the exam.
A2 adjective /ˈnɜː.vəs/

Nervous

Meaning
feeling anxious or worried; relating to the nerves; easily agitated
Example
She felt nervous before her job interview.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Notice

Meaning
attention to something; a written or printed announcement
Example
The notice on the board announced the school closure.
A2 noun /ˈnek.ləs/

Necklace

Meaning
a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck
Example
She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party.
A2 noun /nɔɪz/

Noise

Meaning
a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant
Example
The noise from the construction site was very disturbing.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.zi/

Noisy

Meaning
making a lot of loud or unpleasant sound; clamorous
Example
The noisy construction work outside made it difficult to concentrate.
A2 adjective ˈnesəseri

necessary

Meaning
Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.
Example
Strict regulations are necessary for maintaining order.
A2 noun /niːs/

niece

Meaning
the daughter of one's brother or sister
Example
My niece is studying at the university this year.
A2 adjective /niːt/

Neat

Meaning
clean and tidy; well-organized; carefully done
Example
Her room is always neat and organized.
A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

Meaning
a person living next door or nearby
Example
My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔːti/

naughty

Meaning
Disobedient or mischievous, often in a playful or mildly bad way.
Example
The naughty child drew on the walls with crayons.
A2 conjunction /ˈniːðər/

neither

Meaning
used to connect two negative alternatives
Example
Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting.