GRE words starting with N
40 GRE-level words that begin with N, each with its part of speech, a plain-English definition, and an example sentence. Tap any word for synonyms, antonyms, and more.
the lowest or most unsuccessful point of something
lacking experience, sophistication, or critical judgment
excessive self-admiration and preoccupation with oneself
a condition of stupor, drowsiness, or unconsciousness brought on by drugs or other agents
a drug that dulls the senses, relieves pain, and can cause addiction
to dull the senses or lull into a stupor as though by a drug
just beginning to develop or come into existence
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
vague, unclear, or lacking definite form
relating to or affected by the death and decay of living tissue
extremely wicked or villainous
to nullify, deny, or make ineffective
to fail to care for or give proper attention to someone or something
failing to take proper care over something
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering
a newly coined word or expression
a beginner or person new to an activity or belief
to irritate or annoy
intense pain along the course of a nerve, especially in the head or face
a connection or central link between things
ungenerous and stingy with money or resources
the rejection of all established beliefs, morals, or meaning
active at night or relating to the night
having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or disgusting
existing in name only, or very small in amount
casually calm and unconcerned
lacking distinctive or interesting features
a person or thing of no importance or significance
to bewilder or leave someone unsure how to respond
relating to a standard or norm, especially one regarded as correct or authoritative
a sentimental longing for the past
the state of being famous for something bad or disreputable
famous or well known for something bad
new, original, and not previously encountered
a person new to and inexperienced in an activity
harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant
a subtle difference in meaning, expression, or shade
of little or no value; trifling or ineffective
to make legally void or cancel out the effect of
to care for, encourage, and help to develop
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