6001 - 7000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 31

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
notorious adj. San Francisco is a district notorious for crime. known widely and usually unfavorable
nutrition noun Good nutrition can improve your health. good food
nymph noun Some claim nymphs inhabit this part of the forest. mythological minor deities
obstinate adj. His obstinate nature often got him into trouble. stubbornly cling to an idea
obstruct verb His ridiculous objections obstructed the project. impeded, hindered
occupant noun The occupant of the car caused the accident. occupied a position or place
ode noun The "Ode to a Toad" is well known. lyric poem of some length
odious adj. Tending to dead soldiers is an odious task. strong dislike, intense displeasure
ominous adj. That evening an ominous black cloud appeared. menacing and threatening
ooze verb Pus oozed from his wound. flow or leak out slowly