CEFR Level
Having an extremely unpleasant smell; offensive or harmful.
"The dump emitted a noisome odor that spread through the town."
A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.
"The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand."
Relating to laws, rules, or systems.
"The philosopher discussed the nomic necessity of natural laws."
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."
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."
the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity
"During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian."
Not expressing or showing a clear opinion, decision, or commitment.
"She gave a noncommittal reply when asked about her future plans."
Lacking distinctive or interesting features; dull and unremarkable.
"He lives in a nondescript apartment building on the edge of town."
A person or thing of no importance or significance.
"Once a powerful leader, he is now treated as a political nonentity."
Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.
"Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region."
To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.
"The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker."
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and confused.
"She was completely nonplused by his sudden decision."
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.
"He stood nonplussed at the strange remark."
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
"Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task."
a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration
"She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony."
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."
A short novel or long short story.
"The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series."
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
"The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing."
to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part
"The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air."
Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.
"His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome."
capable of being counted; countable
"The stars in the sky are not numerable."
the action or process of counting or assigning numbers
"The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students."
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
"The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe."
relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals
"He has a numismatic collection of rare coins from around the world."
A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.
"The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition."
A convent or building where nuns live and work.
"She decided to join the nunnery to devote her life to spiritual practice."
Relating to marriage or weddings.
"The couple prepared for their nuptial ceremony with great joy."
Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.
"The soil provides nutriment to the plants."
Relating to nutrition; having nourishing qualities.
"The nutritive value of the fruit is very high."
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
"The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake."
