“N” Words Flashcards
Nurture (verb)
To care and look after someone/something to help them develop
I’m trying to nurture the bonsai plant but it wont work
Nocturnal (adj)
Active or happening at night
You are nocturnal because you only work night shifts
Nestle (verb)
To curl up comfortably
The cat nestled on the pillow as it slept peacefully
Narcissist (noun)
A self-centered person who has excessive interest in themselves.
He is such a narcissist when it comes to competitiveness
Neglect (verb)
Failing to look after or deal with someone/something
The neglect of their relationship is what’s drifting them apart
Nitrogen (noun)
A gas on the periodic table that makes up about 4/5 of the air’s atmosphere
Plants use the nitrogen in soil to grow
Nominate (verb)
To suggest that someone/something should be chosen for an important role/prize/position
You could try to nominate younger actors for the role as that suits the character better
Noble (noun, adj)
Someone with a high social rank (noun) Having or showing qualities that others admire (adj)
He is quite noble for getting out of his shell and speaking up more
Nourish (verb)
To give someone enough supply of something to keep them alive and well
Their culture nourishes my soul and my happiness
Notorious (adj)
Well known for doing something bad
You are the most notorious, insensitive and relentless person I have came across on this game
Negligible (adj)
Too small or unimportant with such little consequence and no attention - insignificant
The risks of dying here are negligible
Neurotic (noun, adj)
Someone who acts anxious as well as negative/doubtful about themselves
You’re giving off such neurotic behaviour, you have to believe you can do it
Navy (noun)
Part of a country’s forces that operate at sea
Navy blue is closest to black
Nepotism (noun)
People in power giving unfair advantages to relatives, often with employment
You can accuse them of nepotism, just because he’s the boss’ son doesn’t mean he should’ve skipped the interview
Nonchalant (adj)
Relaxed and calm in a way where they are not worrying about something
That’s some nonchalant behaviour, the last bus is in less than 5 minutes
