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Words Starting with "N"

NIOSH
C1noun
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NIOSH

The United States federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness.

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Naan
B2noun
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Naan

A type of leavened, oven-baked flatbread found in the cuisines of Western, Central, and South Asia.

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Nacre
C2noun
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Nacre

An iridescent inner layer of certain mollusk shells, composed of complex organic and inorganic components, commonly known as mother-of-pearl.

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Naive
B2adjective
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Naive

Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

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Nanjing
B2noun
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Nanjing

A major city in eastern China, situated on the Yangtze River and the capital of Jiangsu province, known for its rich historical and cultural significance.

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Nanny
B2noun
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Nanny

A person employed to care for children in a household, typically living in or coming daily.

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Nap
B1noun
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Nap

A short sleep, especially during the day.

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Narration
B2noun
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Narration

The act or process of telling a story or relating a series of events.

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Narrative World
C1noun
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Narrative World

The total conceptual universe or setting created by a story, including its rules, characters, history, and geography.

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Nascent
C1adjective
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Nascent

Just beginning to exist or develop; showing potential for future growth and expansion.

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Nation-state
C1noun
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Nation-state

A sovereign state whose citizens or subjects are relatively homogeneous in factors such as language or common descent.

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Nationalization
C1noun
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Nationalization

The action of bringing a private industry or private assets under state control or ownership.

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