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| Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
| negation | noun | He seemed well versed in the art of negation. | a denial, contradiction, or negative statements |
| negligence | noun | This man's negligence of his family hurt them. | failure to exercise care |
| neon | adj. | His neon sign advertised his business. | a rare inert gas used in signs |
| nepotism | noun | Nepotism has become rampant in politics. | favoritism shown to family members |
| neurotic | adj. | He became neurotic about punctuality. | over anxious |
| noun | We all thought she was a neurotic. | marked by signs of mental instability | |
| nicotine | noun | Nicotine is the addictive force in tobacco. | a colorless, poisonous alkaloid |
| nocturnal | adj. | Lions tend to be nocturnal hunters. | of, relating to, or occurring at night |
| nomad | noun | The nomads of the middle East live in tents. | people who have no fixed homes |
| notary | noun | The document must be certified by a notary. | person empowered to certify |