Difficult Words- N

Question 1

Narcissism

Answer 1

excessive interest in oradmirationofoneselfand one’s physical appearance.

Question 2

Nebulous

Answer 2

In the form of a cloud orhaze; hazy.
Vague or ill defined

Question 3

Nefarious

Answer 3

wicked or criminal.

“the nefarious activities of the organized-crime syndicates”

Question 4

Neologism

Answer 4

a newlycoinedword or expression

Question 5

Nepotism

Answer 5

the practice among those with power or influence offavouringrelatives, friends, or associates, especially by giving them jobs.

“he promised an end to corruption and nepotism

Question 6

Nihilism

Answer 6

the rejection of all religious and moral principles, in the belief that life ismeaningless.

“they condemned the show for its cynicism and nihilism”

Question 7

Nominal

Answer 7

of a price or charge) very small; far below the real value or cost.
of a role or status) existing in name only.

“Thailand retained nominal independence under Japanese military occupation”

Question 8

Nostalgia

Answer 8

a wistful desire to return in thought or in fact to a former time in one’s life, to one’s home or homeland, or to one’s family and friends

Question 9

Notorious

Answer 9

famous or well known, typically for some bad quality ordeed.

“Los Angeles isnotorious forits smog”

Question 10

Noxious

Answer 10

harmful, poisonous, or veryunpleasant.

“they were overcome by the noxious fumes

Question 11

Nuance

Answer 11

a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.

“he was familiar with the nuances of the local dialect”