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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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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.

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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.