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1. nadir (n.) – the lowest point of something
Example: My day was boring, but the nadir came when I spilled spaghetti on my head.
Synonyms: bottom, depths, trough
Antonyms: peak, zenith
Nepali Meaning: सबैभन्दा तल्लो बिन्दु
Nepali Example: मेरो दिन नीरस थियो, तर सबैभन्दा खराब क्षण त्यो हो जब मैले आफ्नो टाउकोमा स्पगेटी खन्याएँ।
2. nascent (adj.) – in the process of being born
Example: My brilliant paper was only in its nascent form on the due date.
Synonyms: emerging, developing, budding
Antonyms: mature, developed
Nepali Meaning: उदाउँदै गरेको, विकासशील
Nepali Example: मेरो उत्कृष्ट पत्र म्यागिको दिनमा मात्र विकासको प्रारम्भिक अवस्थामा थियो।
3. nebulous (adj.) – vaguely defined, cloudy
Example: Who was actually in charge was a nebulous matter during the transition.
Synonyms: unclear, vague, ambiguous
Antonyms: clear, definite
Nepali Meaning: अस्पष्ट, धुंधलो
Nepali Example: सरकार परिवर्तनको बेलामा कसले नेतृत्व गर्दैछ भन्ने कुरा अस्पष्ट थियो।
4. nefarious (adj.) – heinously villainous
Example: Dr. Meanman’s nefarious plot to melt polar icecaps was terrifying.
Synonyms: wicked, evil, vicious
Antonyms: virtuous, noble
Nepali Meaning: अत्यन्त दुष्ट, नराधम
Nepali Example: डाक्टर मीनमैनको ध्रुवीय बरफ पग्लाउने दुष्ट योजना डरलाग्दो थियो।
5. negligent (adj.) – habitually careless
Example: Jessie’s grandfather called me negligent after I left his door unlocked.
Synonyms: neglectful, remiss, irresponsible
Antonyms: careful, diligent
Nepali Meaning: लापरवाह, उपेक्षापूर्ण
Nepali Example: जेस्सीको बाजेले मलाई लापरवाह भने जब मैले उनको ढोका खुल्ला छोडें।
6. neophyte (n.) – someone inexperienced
Example: As a neophyte in publishing, Malik struggled to find a publisher.
Synonyms: beginner, novice, rookie
Antonyms: expert, veteran
Nepali Meaning: नौसिखिया, अनुभवहीन
Nepali Example: प्रकाशन क्षेत्रमा नौसिखिएको रूपमा, मलिकले प्रकाशक भेट्टाउन गाह्रो भोगे।
7. nocturnal (adj.) – relating to the night
Example: Jackie was nocturnal, studying until dawn and sleeping all day.
Synonyms: nighttime, nightly
Antonyms: diurnal, daytime
Nepali Meaning: रात्री सम्बन्धी
Nepali Example: ज्याकी रात्रिचर थिइन्, बिहानसम्म पढ्थिन् र दिनभर सुत्थिन्।
8. noisome (adj.) – unpleasant, offensive
Example: Nobody entered until the horse’s noisome leavings were removed.
Synonyms: foul, disgusting, repulsive
Antonyms: pleasant, fragrant
Nepali Meaning: घिनलाग्दो, दुर्गन्धित
Nepali Example: घोडाको दुर्गन्धित मल हटाउन नसम्म कसैले पनि भित्र पसेको थिएन।
9. nomadic (adj.) – wandering from place to place
Example: After college, Jose led a nomadic life across three states.
Synonyms: itinerant, migratory, roaming
Antonyms: settled, stationary
Nepali Meaning: घुमन्ते, भ्रमणशील
Nepali Example: कलेज पछि, होजेले तीन राज्यहरूमा घुमन्ते जीवन बिताए।
10. nominal (adj.) – insignificant, trifling
Example: Jordan sold everything for a nominal fee before moving.
Synonyms: token, minimal, trivial
Antonyms: substantial, considerable
Nepali Meaning: नाममात्रको, तुच्छ
Nepali Example: सार्नु अघि जोर्डनले सबै कुरा नाममात्र मूल्यमा बेचे।
11. nonchalant (adj.) – indifferent, unconcerned
Example: Marsha acted nonchalant when her friend used her clothes.
Synonyms: casual, apathetic, blasé
Antonyms: concerned, anxious
Nepali Meaning: उदासीन, बेफिक्र
Nepali Example: साथीले आफ्नो लुगा लगेपछि पनि मार्शाले उदासीन व्यवहार गरिन्।
12. nondescript (adj.) – lacking distinctive features
Example: The movie star looked surprisingly nondescript in person.
Synonyms: unremarkable, plain, ordinary
Antonyms: distinctive, remarkable
Nepali Meaning: साधारण, फरक नपर्ने
Nepali Example: चलचित्र तारा व्यक्तिगत रूपमा आश्चर्यजनक रूपमा साधारण देखिन्थिन्।
13. notorious (adj.) – unfavorably well-known
Example: Jacob was notorious for always arriving late.
Synonyms: infamous, disreputable
Antonyms: reputable, respectable
Nepali Meaning: कुख्यात, बदनाम
Nepali Example: जेकब ढिलो आउनुको लागि कुख्यात थियो।
14. novice (n.) – beginner without experience
Example: As yoga novices, we started with basics.
Synonyms: beginner, amateur, learner
Antonyms: expert, professional
Nepali Meaning: नौसिखिया, प्रारम्भिक
Nepali Example: योगको नौसिखिएको रूपमा, हामीले आधारभूतबाट सुरु गर्यौं।
15. noxious (adj.) – harmful, unwholesome
Example: Noxious weeds were destroying insect habitats.
Synonyms: toxic, poisonous, deadly
Antonyms: harmless, beneficial
Nepali Meaning: हानिकारक, विषालु
Nepali Example: हानिकारक झारहरूले कीराहरूको प्राकृतिक बासस्थान नष्ट गरिरहेका थिए।
16. nuance (n.) – slight variation in meaning
Example: The professor pointed out the poem’s subtle nuances.
Synonyms: subtlety, shade, distinction
Antonyms: obviousness
Nepali Meaning: सूक्ष्म अर्थभेद
Nepali Example: प्राध्यापकले कविताका सूक्ष्म अर्थभेदहरू देखाउनुभयो।
17. nurture (v.) – to assist development
Example: Javier nurtured the dying plant back to life.
Synonyms: foster, cultivate, nourish
Antonyms: neglect, hinder
Nepali Meaning: पालनपोषण गर्नु, हेरचाह गर्नु
Nepali Example: जाभियरले मर्न लागेको बिरुवालाई पुनर्जीवित गरे।