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Neophyte

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Neeuhphait

a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.

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Notice

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Become aware of

the activity of observing or paying attention to something.

notification of something, especially to allow preparations to be made.

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Nimble

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quick and light in movement or action; agile.

(of the mind) quick to comprehend.

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Noble

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belonging to a hereditary class with high social or political status; aristocratic.

(especially in former times) a person of noble rank or birth.

having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles and ideals.

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Nihilism

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The belief that there is no meaning or purpose to life

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Negative emotions

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The manifest of the abstraction of a behavioral system that stops you from moving forward or moves you backwards or, in another variant, prepares you to fight.

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Neuronal excitability

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The magnitude of the response of neurons to stimulation

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Neuronal inhibition

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the process by which certain currents decrease the likelihood of action potential generation in a neuron, thereby reducing the transmission of information to other neurons.

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The neocortical and subcortical

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The neocortex is the outer layer of the cerebral hemispheres, while the subcortical structures are located deep within the brain

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Naked

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Naked means vulnerable and easily damaged. Naked means subject to judgment for beauty and health. Naked means unprotected and unarmed in the jungle of nature and man.

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Negentropic

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of or characterized by a reduction in entropy (and corresponding increase in order).

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Naive

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(of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

(of a person) natural and unaffected; innocent.

of or denoting art produced in a straightforward style that deliberately rejects sophisticated artistic techniques and has a bold directness resembling a child’s work, typically in bright colors with little or no perspective

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Naivety

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lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

innocence or unsophistication.

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Nomination

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the act of officially suggesting someone or something for a job, position, or prize

a person or thing nominated

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Nonchalant

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(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm

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Nudge

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prod (someone) gently, typically with one’s elbow, in order to draw their attention to something.

touch or push (something) gently or gradually.

coax or gently encourage (someone) to do something.

approach (an age, figure, or level) very closely

a light touch or push.

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Neurobiologically

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relating to the scientific study of the nervous system, including its structure, function, biochemistry, and how it affects health

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Nip

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nip

pinch, squeeze, or bite sharply.

(of the cold or frost) cause sharp pain or harm to.

remove something by pinching or squeezing sharply

steal or snatch (something).

defeat by a narrow margin.

a sharp pinch, squeeze, or bite.

a feeling of biting cold.

a small quantity or sip of liquor.

take a sip or sips of liquor.

a contemptuous term for a Japanese person.

nip something in the bud: suppress or destroy something at an early stage

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Niche

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niCH

a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment.

a specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.

denoting products, services, or interests that appeal to a small, specialized section of the population.

a position or role taken by a particular kind of organism within its community. Such a position may be occupied by different organisms in different localities, e.g., antelopes in Africa and kangaroos in Australia.

a shallow recess, especially one in a wall to display a statue or other ornament.

place (something) in a niche or recess.

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Nosing

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a rounded edge of a step or molding.

a metal shield for a rounded edge of a step or molding.

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Nose (verb)

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(of an animal) thrust its nose against or into something, especially in order to smell it.

smell or sniff (something).

investigate or pry into something.

detect by diligent searching.

(of a vehicle or its driver) make one’s way cautiously forward.

(of a competitor) manage to achieve a winning or leading position, especially by a small margin.

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Nose (noun)

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the sense of smell, especially a dog’s ability to track something by its scent.

an instinctive talent for detecting something.

the aroma of a particular substance, especially wine.

the front end of an aircraft, car, or other vehicle.

a projecting part of something.

a look, especially out of curiosity.

a police informer.

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Notion

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a conception of or belief about something.

an impulse or desire, especially one of a whimsical kind.

items used in sewing, such as buttons, pins, and hooks.

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Nought

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nothing; naught.

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NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It is a military alliance between countries in Europe and North America that was established in 1949. NATO's goal is to protect the security and freedom of its members
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Nipper
a child, especially a small boy. pliers, pincers, forceps, or a similar tool for gripping or cutting. the grasping claw of a crab or lobster. an insect or other creature that nips or bites.
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Nimbly
in a nimble way.
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Nagging
(of a person) constantly harassing someone to do something. persistently painful or worrying.
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Nag
annoy or irritate (a person) with persistent fault-finding or continuous urging be persistently painful, troublesome, or worrying to.
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Nemesis
the inescapable agent of someone's or something's downfall. a downfall caused by an inescapable agent. retributive justice. a long-standing rival; an archenemy.
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Nostalgia
a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. something done or presented in order to evoke feelings of nostalgia.
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Negative utilitarianism
is a moral philosophy that prioritizes reducing suffering over increasing happiness
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Niggling
causing slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or anxiety.
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Niggle
cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or anxiety. find fault with (someone) in a petty way. a trifling complaint, dispute, or criticism.
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Neuropsychology
a field of study that examines the relationship between the brain and behavior. It explores how brain structures and functions influence cognitive processes, such as memory, attention, language, and emotion
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Naggingly
in an unpleasant or annoying way that continues for a long period of time
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No man’s land
disputed ground between the front lines or trenches of two opposing armies. an indeterminate or undefined place or state land or area that is unowned, uninhabited, or undesirable
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Novelty
the quality of being new, original, or unusual. a new or unfamiliar thing or experience. denoting something intended to be amusing as a result of its new or unusual quality. a small and inexpensive toy or ornament.
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Naturalization
the admittance of a foreigner to the citizenship of a country. the introduction of a plant or animal to a region where it is not indigenous. the alteration of an adopted foreign word so that it conforms more closely to the phonology or orthography of the adopting language. the act of causing something to appear natural.
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Non-denominationalism
the practice of not being restricted to a specific religious denomination
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Non-denominational
one that does not follow (or is not restricted to) any particular or specific religious denomination.
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Naturalist
an expert in or student of natural history. a person who practices naturalism in art or literature. a person who adopts philosophical naturalism. another term for naturalistic.
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Nominally
in name only; officially though perhaps not in reality.
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Nascent
(especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential. (chiefly of hydrogen) freshly generated in a reactive form.
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Neo-Nazism
the post–World War II militant, social, and political movements that seek to revive and reinstate Nazi ideology
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Novel
a fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism. the literary genre represented or exemplified by novels.
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Novel (2)
new or unusual in an interesting way. new, original, and not previously known or seen.
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Numinosity
the quality or state of being numinous, which describes something having a mysterious, holy, or spiritual quality, often evoking a sense of awe and wonder
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Neurotic
someone who tends to be anxious, emotionally unstable, and prone to worry or negative thoughts. It's often associated with neuroticism, a personality trait characterized by experiencing a wide range of negative emotions. While not a formal diagnosis, neuroticism can be linked to an increased risk of mental health issues like anxiety and depression
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Numinous
having a strong religious or spiritual quality; indicating or suggesting the presence of a divinity.
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Neural engineering
Neural engineering is a subfield of biomedical engineering that uses engineering principles to understand, repair, replace, or enhance the nervous system. A bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering provides the necessary background in both biomedical sciences and engineering, which are essential for a career in neuroengineering. They bridge the gap between neuroscience and engineering, often working on devices that interface with the brain and nervous system. This field encompasses areas like brain-computer interfaces, neural prosthetics, and developing diagnostic tools for neurological disorders.
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Nature
the deep innate pattern of action or tendency of someone or something.
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Necromancer
a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician.
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Necromancy
the supposed practice of communicating with the dead, especially in order to predict the future. sorcery or black magic in general.
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Neurophenomenology
a scientific research program aimed to address the hard problem of consciousness in a pragmatic way a scientific approach that combines neuroscience and phenomenology to study consciousness and subjective experience. It emphasizes the embodied nature of the mind and brain, focusing on how brain dynamics and subjective experience are interconnected
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Niece
a daughter of one's brother or sister, or of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law.
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Null
nəl having no legal or binding force; invalid. having or associated with the value zero. (of a set or matrix) having no elements, or only zeros as elements. lacking distinctive qualities; having no positive substance or content. a zero. a dummy letter in a cipher. a condition of no signal. a direction in which no electromagnetic radiation is detected or emitted. combine (a signal) with another in order to create a null; cancel out.
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Narrative
a spoken or written account of connected events; a story. the narrated part or parts of a literary work, as distinct from dialogue. the practice or art of telling stories. a representation of a particular situation or process in such a way as to reflect or conform to an overarching set of aims or values. in the form of or concerned with narration.
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Novitiate
the period or state of being a novice, especially in a religious order. a novice, especially in a religious order. a place housing religious novices.
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Natural
Xpart of the normal patterned conditions
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Neuroendocrine system
a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that link the nervous system and the endocrine system to regulate various bodily functions
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Neocortical pattern recognizer
a conceptual unit within the neocortex, the outermost layer of the mammalian brain responsible for higher-level cognitive functions including pattern recognition.

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