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a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very unpleasant experience
"The exam was a complete nightmare for unprepared students."
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
"Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!"
the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank
"He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies."
a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant
"The noise from the construction site was very disturbing."
a person who is nominated for an office, award, or honor
"She was the nominee for the Best Actress award."
the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity
"During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian."
a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist
"He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation."
words or language that have no meaning; foolish or unacceptable behavior
"Stop talking nonsense and be serious!"
a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare
"The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse."
a standard of behavior; what is typical or expected
"Working late has become the norm in this company."
a sentimental longing for the past; wistful affection for a period in the past
"Looking at old photos filled her with nostalgia."
attention to something; a written or printed announcement
"The notice on the board announced the school closure."
a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property
"They took out a mortgage to buy their first house."
a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places
"Green moss covered the old stone wall."
the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother
"She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood."
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
"He always spoke fondly of his motherland."
the action of moving or being moved; a formal proposal
"The car was in constant motion during the journey."
a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act
"The police are investigating the motive for the crime."
a hollow container used to give shape to molten material; fungus
"She poured chocolate into the mould to make candies."
a large natural elevation of earth and rock rising above the ground
"They climbed the highest mountain in the region."
a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died
"The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects."
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died
"The family is in mourning for their grandmother."
hair that grows on the upper lip of men
"He grew a thick moustache for the play."
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