English to English Dictionary

Necropsy

The examination of a dead body, especially an animal, to determine the cause of death.

Nectar

A sugary fluid secreted by plants, especially within flowers to encourage pollination by insects and other animals.

Nectarine

A smooth-skinned fruit that is a variety of peach, typically sweet and juicy.

Needle

A very thin, small, sharp-pointed piece of steel or other metal with an eye for thread, used in sewing.

Negative-Image

A photographic image in which the colors and brightness are inverted, typically used in photography and visual arts.

Neglect

To fail to care for properly; to give too little attention or respect to someone or something.

Neighbor

A person living near or next door to the speaker or person referred to.

Neighborhood

A district or area within a town or city, especially one where people live and interact.

Neighborhood-upgrading

The process of improving the physical infrastructure, housing stock, public spaces, and socioeconomic conditions of a residential area.

Nepotism

The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.

Nervous

Characterized by or showing feelings of anxiety or nervousness.

Nervous Wreck

A person who is extremely anxious or stressed, often to the point of being unable to function normally.