N words

Question 1

nascent (adj)

Answer 1

coming into being

Godel’s nascent hypochondria developed into a full-blown syndrome in which imaginary ailments were given the same status as real ones.

Question 2

nebulous (adj)

Answer 2

not distinct; like a cloud

Phil and Adam tried to come up with a clear, intelligible business plan and not some vague, nebulous proposal.

Question 3

nefarious (adj)

Answer 3

very wicked

The villain’s crimes, though various, were one and all nefarious.

Question 4

neophyte (n)

Answer 4

someone new at an activity or newly converted to a belief

This mountainside contains slopes that will challenge experts as well as neophytes.

Question 5

nominal (adj)

Answer 5

trifling, as opposed to real (referring to value); theoretical, as opposed to actual (referring to size); in name only

The taxicab driver offered to driver her to the airport for only a nominal fee.

Question 6

nonplus (v)

Answer 6

bring to a halt by confusion; leave at a loss as to what to think or do

Jack’s uncharacteristic rudeness nonplussed Jill, leaving her uncertain how to react.

Question 7

nuance (n)

Answer 7

shade of difference in meaning or in color

Jody gazed at the Monet landscape for an hour, appreciating every subtle nuance of color in the painting.