N loves Flashcards
nappy
(of a black person’s hair) frizzy.
necromancy
The supposed practice of communicating with the dead, esp. in order to predict the future
nefarious
evil, corrupt, depraved
neologism
a newly invented word
nib
The pointed end part of a pen, which distributes the ink on the writing surface; or shelled and crushed (coffee or cocoa) beans
Nietzscheanism
Following the beliefs of Friedrich Nietzsche a German philosopher. He is known for repudiating Christianity’s compassion for the weak, exalting the “will to power,” and formulating the idea of the Übermensch (superman), who can rise above the restrictions of ordinary morality.
nihilism
The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless
noisome
having an extremely offensive smell.
nonscientist
One who works in a discipline which favors philosophy or ideas over scientific testing and experimentation.
noosphere
A postulated stage of evolutionary development dominated by consciousness, the mind, and interpersonal relationships.
nostrum
a medicine, especially one that is not considered effective, prepared by an unqualified person.
novel
new or unusual in an interesting way.
nu
the thirteenth letter of the Greek alphabet
