numb -
Being unable to feel something, physically or emotionally.
When Bill's wife told him she wanted a divorce, for quite a while he just felt numb, and couldn't respond.
verb
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nab -
To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal
The police nabbed the person who tried to blow up the World Trade Center 1993, when he went to the car rental to get back his deposit for the van he had blown up.
adjective
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Calm
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nonchalant -
(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm
Snoopy was known for being nonchalant, never letting any problems get to him.
noun
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no-no -
Something that is not allowed or is strongly discouraged.
Wearing jeans to a formal wedding is a big no-no.
adjective
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Bad
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naughty -
(especially of children) disobedient; badly behaved
Susie was punished by her father for her naughty behavior.
adjective
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Dangerous
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noxious -
Poisonous or very harmful.
The subculture that Eddie was a member of was a noxious blend of drugs, music, and anarchy.
noun
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nibble -
A small bite of something, usually food.
Jim was on a diet, and he had to be satisfied by just taking a nibble out of some small carrots for lunch.
verb
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nibble -
To take small bites out of something.
Pam enjoyed watching her pet bunny as it would nibble on carrots.
noun
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Friendly
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niceties -
A fine detail or distinction, especially one regarded as intricate and fussy
Thom appreciated the architecture of the building, though he didn't know the detailed niceties of its particular style.
verb
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Love
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nurture -
To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
Parents should nurture their children’s creativity and confidence.
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Wet
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nozzle -
A cylindrical or round spout at the end of a pipe, hose, or tube, used to control a jet of gas or liquid
The firefighters aimed their hoses as water shot out of the nozzle and extinguished the massive fire.
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nod -
To lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal
James nodded in interest as he listened to Alison's story.
