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15 Cards in this Set
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Nadir
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n. The lowest point; the weakest moment.
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Narcotic
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n. A drug that decreases the reception of pain; a drug that induces sleep or a state of lethargy.
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Nascent
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adj. Just coming into being or existence.
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Natty
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adj. Neat; smartly dressed.
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Nave
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n. The long central part of a church between the two isles.
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Nebulous
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adj. Vague; hazy; cloudy; of uncertain origin.
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Neologism
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n. A new word; a newly created term or phrase; a new way of using a specific word.
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Nestor
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n. A senior; a leader in one's field; a wise old man.
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Nettle
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v. To irritate; to annoy; to vex.
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Nevus
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n. A birthmark; a blemish.
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Noisome
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adj. Offensive to the point of arousing disgust; foul.
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Nominal
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adj. A trifling; a very small amount.
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Nosegay
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n. A small bunch of flowers; a posey.
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Nostrum
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n. A quack medicine or remedy; an untested cure; a questionable medicine.
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Nubile
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adj. Developed; suitable and physically mature for marriage or for reproduction.
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