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nadir

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the lowest point of something

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nascent

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in the process of being born or coming into existence

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nebulous

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vaguely defined, cloudy

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nefarious

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heinously villainous

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negligent

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habitually careless, neglectful

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neophyte

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someone who is young or inexperienced

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nocturnal

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relating to or occurring during the night

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noisome

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unpleasant, offensive, especially to the sense of smell

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nominal

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trifling, insignificant

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nonchalant

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having a lack of concern, indifference

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nondescript

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lacking a distinctive character

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notorious

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widely and unfavorably known

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novice

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a beginner, someone without training or experience

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noxious

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harmful, unwholesome

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nuance

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a slight variation in meaning, tone, expression

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nurture

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to assist the development of