6001 - 7000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 61 |
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Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
nebula | noun | Few of the nebulas can be seen by the naked eye. | diffuse mass of interstellar dust |
nasty | adj. | She took part in a nasty trick. | unpleasant or annoying |
negotiate | verb | We will negotiate a better price. | settle by mutual agreement |
neigh | verb | We could hear the horse neigh long into the night. | long high-pitched sound by a horse |
nestle | verb | The young boy would nestle into his mother's arms. | settle snugly |
nibble | verb | The cat would just nibble at it's food. | bite gently and repeatedly |
nimble | adj. | The lady had very nimble fingers. | quick, light and agile |
nip | verb | The fish nipped at the swimmer's toes. | to seize, pinch or bite |
noun | The cold air had a nip to it. | sharp stinging quality | |
nook | noun | We don't do that in this nook of the country. | hidden secluded spot |