N Flashcards
Neophyte
Neeuhphait
a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.
Notice
Become aware of
the activity of observing or paying attention to something.
notification of something, especially to allow preparations to be made.
Nimble
quick and light in movement or action; agile.
(of the mind) quick to comprehend.
Noble
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.
Nihilism
The belief that there is no meaning or purpose to life
Negative emotions
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.
Neuronal excitability
The magnitude of the response of neurons to stimulation
Neuronal inhibition
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.
The neocortical and subcortical
The neocortex is the outer layer of the cerebral hemispheres, while the subcortical structures are located deep within the brain
Naked
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.
Negentropic
of or characterized by a reduction in entropy (and corresponding increase in order).
Naive
(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
Naivety
lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
innocence or unsophistication.
Nomination
the act of officially suggesting someone or something for a job, position, or prize
a person or thing nominated
Nonchalant
(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm
Nudge
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.
Neurobiologically
relating to the scientific study of the nervous system, including its structure, function, biochemistry, and how it affects health
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.
take a sip or sips of liquor.
Niche
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.
Nosing
a rounded edge of a step or molding.
a metal shield for a rounded edge of a step or molding.
Nose (verb)
(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.
Nose (noun)
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.
Notion
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.
Nought
nothing; naught.
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
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.
Nimbly
in a nimble way.
Nagging
(of a person) constantly harassing someone to do something.
persistently painful or worrying.
Nag
annoy or irritate (a person) with persistent fault-finding or continuous urging
be persistently painful, troublesome, or worrying to.
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.
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.
Negative utilitarianism
is a moral philosophy that prioritizes reducing suffering over increasing happiness
Niggling
causing slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or anxiety.
Niggle
cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or anxiety.
find fault with (someone) in a petty way.
a trifling complaint, dispute, or criticism.
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
Naggingly
in an unpleasant or annoying way that continues for a long period of time
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
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.
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.
Non-denominationalism
the practice of not being restricted to a specific religious denomination
Non-denominational
one that does not follow (or is not restricted to) any particular or specific religious denomination.
