GRE Words Starting with N (33 words)

negligent

failing to take proper care over something.

was a careless workman, negligent of details

neophyte

A beginner; a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.

a neophyte on computers

nettlesome

causing annoyance or difficulty.

The word 'nettlesome' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

nullify

make legally null and void; invalidate.

The law has been nullified by the U.S. Supreme Court.

nonchalant

(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.

He was surprisingly nonchalant about winning the award.

numinous

having a strong religious or spiritual quality; indicating or suggesting the presence of a divinity.

Her poetry is filled with a numinous beauty.

noxious

harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.

noxious waste

naive

(of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement.

the experienced man speaks simply and wisely to the naive girl

noble

An aristocrat; one of aristocratic blood.

The word 'noble' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

nascent

(especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

a nascent middle class

nonplussed

so surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react.

She was nonplussed , but quickly collected herself, explained that the plumbing had been acting up for days, and told them to pay it no mind.

neutralize

make (something) ineffective by applying an opposite force or effect.

The soldiers tried to neutralize the attack by dividing the invading army.

novel

Newly made, formed or evolved; having no precedent; of recent origin; new.

The word 'novel' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

nimble

quick and light in movement or action; agile

her mind was so nimble and she was so quick to learn

nadir

the lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation.

asking that question was the nadir of my career

nominal

(of a role or status) existing in name only.

the streets have names like Third Avenue, but the resemblance to Manhattan is only nominal

nebulous

vague

nefarious

wicked

negligible

insignificant

noisome

foul-smelling

Writers often employ 'noisome' to convey foul-smelling.

notorious

widely known (usually bad)

novice

beginner

nuance

subtle distinction

narcissism

Self-love

nihilism

total rejection of all religious and moral beliefs

nexus

a connection or link

nemesis

deserved and unavoidable punishment for wrong doing

Batman is in constant conflict with his nemesis, The Joker.

nary

not any; no;

nugatory

trifling/worthless

nibble

show some inclination to accept (an offer)

The rabbit nibbled at the lettuce.

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