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Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
novice | adj. | When it came to computers, he was a novice. | a beginner, new to the field |
notation | noun | His notation affirmed our presence there. | a brief note |
noxious | adj. | A noxious odor came from the basement. | harmful to living things |
nudge | noun | He need s nudge to get going at times. | a gentle push |
verb | The temperature nudged past a 110 degrees. | to come close; near | |
nunnery | noun | They built a nunnery for the nuns. | a building to house nuns |
nurture | verb | The teacher nurtured the boys talent for music. | to help grow or develop |
oasis | noun | The water at the oasis saved our lives. | a fertile or green spot in the desert |
obesity | noun | Obesity had become a major problem. | increased body weight |
oblique | adj. | The car careened off in an oblique direction. | having a slanting or sloping direction |