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Word | Past | Past Participle | Third Person Singular | Gerund | Meaning | Example Sentence | Example Expression | Example Expression Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocations |
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#5851
⚠️
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negligent
/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/
adjective
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Failing to take proper care in doing something; careless.
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The company was found negligent in providing workplace safety. |
grossly negligent |
Extremely careless or reckless behavior.
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careless, inattentive, reckless, heedless, lax
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careful, attentive, responsible
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negligent in duty, found negligent, grossly negligent, negligent behavior
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#5852
🧠
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nerve
/nɜːrv/
noun, verb
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nerved
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nerved
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nerves
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nerving
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A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
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She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience. |
get on someone's nerves |
to irritate or annoy someone
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courage, boldness, audacity, fiber, bravery
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fear, cowardice, timidity
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have the nerve, lose nerve, get on nerves, damaged nerve
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#5853
👪
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nepotism
/ˈnɛpətɪzəm/
noun
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The practice of giving unfair advantages to relatives, especially in jobs or positions of power.
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The company was accused of nepotism after the manager hired his brother. |
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favoritism, bias, partiality, cronyism, preference
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meritocracy, fairness, impartiality
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accused of nepotism, nepotism in politics, nepotism scandal
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#5854
🌱
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neophyte
/ˈniːəˌfaɪt/
noun
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A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.
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As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor. |
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novice, beginner, newcomer, rookie, trainee
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expert, master, veteran
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neophyte student, neophyte programmer, neophyte member
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#5855
🌿
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neopaganism
/ˌniːoʊˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/
noun
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Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.
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Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions. |
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neo-pagan belief, pagan revival, nature worship, earth religion
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Christianity, Islam, mainstream religion
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rise of neopaganism, neopaganism practices, neopaganism beliefs
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#5856
📖
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neology
/niˈɒlədʒi/
noun
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The use of new words or the study of their origin.
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The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang. |
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coinage, neologism, terminology, word-formation, linguistics
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archaism, old usage, antiquated term
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study of neology, field of neology, neology research
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#5857
🆕
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neologism
/niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/
noun
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A newly coined word or expression.
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The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'. |
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new word, coinage, term, expression
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archaic word, old term
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neologism usage, coin a neologism, popular neologism
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#5858
🪨
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neolithic
/ˌniːoʊˈlɪθɪk/
adjective
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Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and tools prevailed.
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Neolithic communities began practicing agriculture and domesticating animals. |
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Stone Age, prehistoric, ancient, primitive
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modern, contemporary
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Neolithic tools, Neolithic period, Neolithic settlement
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#5859
🏛️
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neocracy
/niːˈɒkrəsi/
noun
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A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.
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The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders. |
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new government, novice rule, inexperienced leadership, young administration
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plutocracy, aristocracy
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neocracy system, rise of neocracy, political neocracy
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#5860
📜
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neo-latin
/ˌniːoʊˈlætɪn/
noun
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The use of Latin language for scholarly, scientific, and literary purposes after the medieval period.
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Many scientific names are derived from Neo-Latin. |
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modern Latin, scholarly Latin, scientific Latin, post-medieval Latin
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vernacular, non-Latin languages
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Neo-Latin literature, Neo-Latin texts, Neo-Latin terminology
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#5861
🧬
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neo-darwinism
/ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/
noun
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A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.
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Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics. |
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modern evolutionary synthesis, evolutionary biology, genetic Darwinism, evolutionary theory
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creationism, intelligent design
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neo-Darwinism theory, neo-Darwinism synthesis, neo-Darwinism approach
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#5862
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nemesis
/ˈnɛm.ə.sɪs/
noun
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A long-standing rival or an inescapable agent of downfall.
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For years, he considered his colleague to be his nemesis. |
meet one's nemesis |
To encounter a rival or force that defeats you.
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rival, adversary, foe, opponent, enemy
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ally, friend, supporter
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arch nemesis, old nemesis, lifelong nemesis, nemesis character
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#5863
🤝
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negotiate
/nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
verb
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negotiated
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negotiated
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negotiates
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negotiating
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To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.
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They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier. |
negotiate a deal |
To bargain and reach an agreement.
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bargain, discuss, mediate, arrange, settle
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refuse, reject, decline
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negotiate terms, negotiate peace, negotiate agreement, negotiate contract
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#5864
💬
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negotiable
/nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.ə.bəl/
adjective
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Open to discussion or modification; capable of being bargained for.
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The salary offered is negotiable. |
terms are negotiable |
Conditions can be discussed and modified.
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discussable, flexible, adjustable, bargainable
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fixed, nonnegotiable, rigid
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negotiable price, negotiable terms, negotiable salary, negotiable contract
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#5865
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negligible
/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/
adjective
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So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant.
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The cost of the error was negligible. |
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insignificant, trivial, minor, unimportant
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significant, considerable, important
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negligible amount, negligible impact, almost negligible, negligible risk
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#5866
🧙♂️
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necromancer
/ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/
noun
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a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead
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The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest. |
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sorcerer, magician, wizard, conjurer, occultist
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priest, believer, realist
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dark necromancer, powerful necromancer, evil necromancer, ancient necromancer
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#5867
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negligence
/ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəns/
noun
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Failure to take proper care in doing something, often resulting in damage or harm.
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The accident was caused by the driver's negligence. |
criminal negligence |
Serious neglect of duty or care that can be prosecuted as a crime.
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carelessness, oversight, neglect, irresponsibility
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care, diligence, attention
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gross negligence, criminal negligence, negligence claim
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#5868
👗
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negligee
/ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/
noun
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A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.
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She wore a silk negligee before going to bed. |
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nightgown, nightdress, lingerie, robe
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coat, jacket
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silk negligee, lace negligee, satin negligee
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#5869
😶🌫️
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neglectful
/nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/
adjective
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Failing to give proper care or attention.
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The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours. |
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careless, inattentive, irresponsible, thoughtless
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careful, attentive, responsible
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neglectful attitude, neglectful parent, neglectful behavior
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#5870
😔
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neglect
/nɪˈɡlɛkt/
verb
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neglected
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neglected
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neglects
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neglecting
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To fail to care for or give proper attention to something or someone.
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He neglected his studies and failed the exam. |
neglect of duty |
Failure to fulfill one's responsibilities.
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ignore, overlook, disregard, abandon, forget
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care, attend, maintain
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neglect responsibility, child neglect, neglect health, neglect work
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#5871
🚫
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negation
/nɪˈɡeɪʃən/
noun
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The act of denying something; the contradiction or absence of something.
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The theory is built on the negation of traditional beliefs. |
double negation |
A grammatical construction where two negatives are used, often to create a positive meaning.
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denial, contradiction, rejection, invalidation, refusal
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affirmation, confirmation, acceptance
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negation of truth, complete negation, logical negation, double negation
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#5872
🚫
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negate
/nɪˈɡeɪt/
verb
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negated
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negated
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negates
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negating
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To cancel out or make ineffective; to deny the truth of something.
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The new evidence will negate the claims made earlier. |
negate the effect |
To cancel or reduce the impact of something.
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nullify, invalidate, deny, cancel, counteract
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affirm, confirm, validate
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negate the claim, negate the effect, negate the need, negate responsibility
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#5873
😈
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nefarious
/nɪˈfɛəriəs/
adjective
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Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.
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The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors. |
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wicked, evil, villainous, immoral, corrupt
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honorable, noble, virtuous
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nefarious activities, nefarious scheme, nefarious plot, nefarious character
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#5874
🤲
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needy
/ˈniːdi/
adjective
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Lacking the basic necessities of life; poor.
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The charity provides food and shelter for needy families. |
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poor, impoverished, destitute, underprivileged
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wealthy, rich, affluent
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needy people, needy families, help the needy, support the needy
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#5875
🧵
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needlework
/ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/
noun
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The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.
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Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework. |
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embroidery, sewing, stitching, knitting, handiwork
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machine work, mass production
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fine needlework, traditional needlework, needlework skills, needlework pattern
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#5876
🍑
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nectarine
/ˈnɛktəriːn/
noun
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A smooth-skinned variety of peach.
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She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market. |
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peach, fruit, drupe, stone fruit
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vegetable, meat
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fresh nectarine, ripe nectarine, nectarine tree, nectarine juice
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#5877
🍯
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nectar
/ˈnɛktər/
noun
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a sweet liquid produced by flowers and collected by bees; in mythology, the drink of the gods
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The bees were busy collecting nectar from the flowers. |
nectar of the gods |
something considered extremely delicious or delightful
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honey, syrup, ambrosia, sweetness, juice
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bitterness, poison, toxin
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sweet nectar, collect nectar, nectar of flowers, nectar drink
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#5878
🩸
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necrosis
/nɛˈkroʊsɪs/
noun
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the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply
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The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis. |
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tissue death, gangrene, decay, degeneration
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growth, regeneration, healing
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tissue necrosis, necrosis of the skin, necrosis caused by infection, bone necrosis
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#5879
⚰️
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necropolis
/nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/
noun
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a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
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The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city. |
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cemetery, graveyard, burial ground, catacomb
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city, town, village
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ancient necropolis, vast necropolis, Egyptian necropolis, Roman necropolis
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#5880
🔮
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necromancy
/ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/
noun
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the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future
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Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests. |
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sorcery, witchcraft, black magic, occultism, divination
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science, rationalism, realism
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ancient necromancy, dark necromancy, practice of necromancy, art of necromancy
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