Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective C2
/ˈnɔɪsəm/

Having an extremely unpleasant smell; offensive or harmful.

"The dump emitted a noisome odor that spread through the town."

noun C2
/ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.

"The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand."

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nomic

adjective C2
/ˈnɒmɪk/

Relating to laws, rules, or systems.

"The philosopher discussed the nomic necessity of natural laws."

noun C2
/ˌnɒn ˈsɛkwɪtər/

a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement

"His comment about the weather was a complete non sequitur during the budget discussion."

noun, adjective C2
/nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff

"The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict."

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noun C2
/ˈnɒn.ɪʤ/

the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity

"During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian."

adjective C2
/ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtl̩/

Not expressing or showing a clear opinion, decision, or commitment.

"She gave a noncommittal reply when asked about her future plans."

adjective C2
/ˌnɒndɪˈskrɪpt/

Lacking distinctive or interesting features; dull and unremarkable.

"He lives in a nondescript apartment building on the edge of town."

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noun C2
/nɒnˈentəti/

A person or thing of no importance or significance.

"Once a powerful leader, he is now treated as a political nonentity."

adjective C2
/ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.

"Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region."

verb C2
/ˌnɒnˈplʌs/

To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.

"The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker."

verb C2
/ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

Past tense of nonplus; surprised and confused.

"She was completely nonplused by his sudden decision."

verb C2
/ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.

"He stood nonplussed at the strange remark."

adjective C2
/ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.

"Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task."

noun C2
/ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration

"She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony."

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noun C2
/ˈnɑːstrəm/

a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution

"The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem."

noun C2
/ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

A short novel or long short story.

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

adjective C2
/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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nucleate

verb C2
/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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adjective C2
/ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.

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

adjective C2
/ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

capable of being counted; countable

"The stars in the sky are not numerable."

noun C2
/ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/

the action or process of counting or assigning numbers

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

adjective C2
/ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality

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

adjective C2
/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 C2
/njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/

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

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

noun C2
/ˈnʌnəri/

A convent or building where nuns live and work.

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

adjective C2
/ˈnʌpʃəl/

Relating to marriage or weddings.

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

noun C2
/ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.

"The soil provides nutriment to the plants."

adjective C2
/ˈnjuː.trɪ.tɪv/

Relating to nutrition; having nourishing qualities.

"The nutritive value of the fruit is very high."

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Nymph

noun C2
/nɪmf/

a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology

"The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake."