Vocabulary Cards
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C2 adjective
nubile
Meaning
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
Example
The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.
B2 adjective
nuclear
Meaning
relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy
Example
The country is developing nuclear energy.
C2 verb
nucleate
Meaning
to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part
Example
The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.
C1 noun
nucleus
Meaning
The central core of an atom containing protons and neutrons.
Example
The nucleus consists of protons.
B2 adjective
nude
Meaning
Wearing no clothes; naked.
Example
The artist painted a nude model.
C1 verb
nudge
Meaning
To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.
Example
She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting.
C2 adjective
nugatory
Meaning
Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.
Example
His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.
B2 noun
Nuisance
Meaning
a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance
Example
The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.
C1 verb
nullify
Meaning
to make something legally invalid or ineffective
Example
The court decided to nullify the contract.
A1 noun
number
Meaning
a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label
Example
She gave me her phone number.
C2 adjective
Numerable
Meaning
capable of being counted; countable
Example
The stars in the sky are not numerable.
C2 noun
numeration
Meaning
the action or process of counting or assigning numbers
Example
The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students.
B2 adjective
numerical
Meaning
relating to or expressed in numbers
Example
The report provides numerical data on population growth.
B2 adjective
Numerous
Meaning
existing in large numbers; many; abundant
Example
There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.
C2 adjective
numinous
Meaning
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
Example
The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.
C2 adjective
numismatic
Meaning
relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals
Example
He has a numismatic collection of rare coins from around the world.
C2 noun
numismatist
Meaning
A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.
Example
The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition.
B2 noun
Nun
Meaning
a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent
Example
The nun taught at the local Catholic school.
C2 noun
nunnery
Meaning
A convent or building where nuns live and work.
Example
She decided to join the nunnery to devote her life to spiritual practice.
C2 adjective
nuptial
Meaning
Relating to marriage or weddings.
Example
The couple prepared for their nuptial ceremony with great joy.
A2 verb
nurse
Meaning
to care for someone who is sick or injured; to feed a baby
Example
She nursed her sick mother back to health.
B1 noun
nursery
Meaning
a room or place where young children are cared for
Example
She works in a nursery, taking care of infants.
B1 noun
nursing
Meaning
the profession or practice of caring for the sick or injured
Example
She is studying nursing to become a healthcare professional.
C1 noun
Nurture
Meaning
the process of caring for and encouraging growth or development
Example
Good parenting involves both nature and nurture.