Oct 28, 2017
282. Nadir
N. A. D. I. R. — Lowest point. [Depths?].
The antonym for nadir is zenith.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ At this time of night the moon is at its nadir.- 283. Naïve
N. A. I. V. E. — Inexperienced. Ignorant.
The antonym for naive this sophisticated or street-smart.
Listen to its usage in this sentence.
⇢ She was too naïve to understand what the older kids were talking about. - 284. Nautical
N. A. U. T. I. C. A. L. — Marine. Naval. Seafaring.
⇢ The room was decorated in a nautical theme complete with anchors flags, and captains’ hats. - 285. Nascent
N. A. S. C. E. N. T. — Just born. [Butting?].
For example.
⇢ The nascent bunny jumped out of its hole. - 286. Nebulous
N. E. B. U. L. O. U. S. — Vague. Imprecise.
The antonym for nebulous is precise.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ The professor’s directions were so nebulous that the students didn’t know what to do. - 287. Nettle
N. E. T. T. L. E. — Annoy. Irritate. [Vacs?].
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ His constant criticism of her cooking nettled tear. - 288. Nocturnal
N. O. C. T. U. R. N. A. L. — Night time. Of the night.
The antonym for nocturnal is diurnal or daytime.
For example.
⇢ Because better nocturnal you hardly ever see them during the day. - 289. Nominate
N. O. M. I. N. A. T. E. — Put forward. Suggest.
The following sentence illustrates its usage.
⇢ The actress said it was an honor to be nominated for the award. - 290. Nonchalant
N. O. N. C. H. A. L. A. N. T. — Casual. Laid back. [Blahzay?].
The antonym for nonchalant is concerned.
Listen to its usage in this sentence.
⇢ Her nonchalant attitude towards deadlines is a problem that might get her fired. - 291. Nostalgia
N. O. S. T. A. L. G. I. A. — Reminiscence. Longing.
For example.
⇢ The smell of apple pies filter with nostalgia for her grandmother’s kitchen. - 292. Notorious
N. O. T. O. R. I. O. U. S. — Infamous. Disreputable. Dishonorable.
The antonym for notorious is famous.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ He was notorious for cheating at card games. - 293. Novelty
N. O. V. E. L. T. Y. — Newness. Innovation. Originality.
The following sentence illustrates its usage.
⇢ Once the novelty of a new toy wears off children hardly ever play with it anymore. - 294. Novice
N. O. V. I. C. E. — Beginner. Lerner. Amateur.
The antonym for novice is expert or old hand.
Listen to its usage in this sentence.
⇢ She was a novice swimmer. She had only taken a few lessons.
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