Part 14 of the compilation of A-Z VOCABS (with synonym, antonym and usage in a sentence) for SSC, BANK (IBPS, SBI, RBI GRADE B) and other exams.

Part 14 of the compilation of most important A- Z vocabulary (with synonyms,  antonyms and its usage in a sentence) for SSC, Bank and other exams 

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💠Part 14 of the compilation of A-Z VOCABULARY (with synonym, antonym and usage in a sentence) for SSC, BANK (IBPS, SBI, RBI GRADE B) and other exams:

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⚫Noxious ( adj)

Meaning-   harmful, offensive

Noxious   Synonyms -  toxic,  pernicious,  injurious,  detrimental 

Noxious   Antonyms -  healthy,  harmless,  salubrious,  beneficent 

🔹Use noxious in a sentence 

Example-  Emission of noxious gases causes air pollution. 


⚫Nadir (n)

Meaning-   lowest point

Nadir   Synonyms -  bottom,  base, depths,  underneath 

Nadir   Antonyms -  acme,  zenith,  apex, pinnacle 

🔹Use nadir in a sentence 

Example-  Now-a-days,  Raman is  disgusted with life because he is at the nadir of his hopes. 


⚫Nostalgia (n)

Meaning-   home sickness,  longing for the past

Nostalgia   Synonyms -  sentimentality,  recall,  longing,  remembrance 

Nostalgia   Antonyms -  reality,  foresight,  prediction,  prospect 

🔹Use nostalgia in a sentence 

Example-  Soldiers often suffer from nostalgia when they are away from their homes. 


⚫Naive ( adj)

Meaning-   artless

Naive   Synonyms -  innocent,  gullible,  simple,  credulous 

Naive   Antonyms -  shrewd,  critical,  experienced,  smart 

🔹Use naive in a sentence 

Example-  Being naive she believes in all that her friends tell her. 


⚫Novice (n)

Meaning-   beginner,  tyro

Novice  Synonyms -  neophyte,  amateur,  initiate, trainee

Novice   Antonyms -  expert, professional,  influencer, adept 

🔹Use novice in a sentence 

Example-  We should not expect much from Ram because he is a novice in the field of marketing. 


⚫Nonchalant ( adj)

Meaning-   unconcerned

Nonchalant  Synonyms -  indifferent,  casual,  apathetic,  uncaring 

Nonchalant   Antonyms -  anxious,  curious,  prudent,  concerned 

🔹Use nonchalant in a sentence 

Example-  It is disgusting to note that even doctors behave nonchalantly towards the patient. 


⚫Nocturnal ( adj)

Meaning-   of night

Nocturnal   Synonyms -  nighty,  late night,  after dark, overnight 

Nocturnal   Antonyms -  diurnal,  daytime,  sun

🔹Use nocturnal in a sentence 

Example-  On account of disturbance during day time the students in our hostel are accustomed to nocturnal study. 


⚫Nefarious ( adj)

Meaning-   very wicked,  unlawful

  Nefarious  Synonyms -  atrocious,  sinful,  heinous,  outrageous 

 Nefarious  Antonyms -  ethical,  virtuous,  honorable,  creditable 

🔹Use nefarious in a sentence 

Example-  The criminals should be brought to book for their nefarious activities. 


⚫Nepotism (n)

Meaning-   favour to relatives
  
Nepotism    Synonyms -  bias, partiality,  patronage,  prejudice 

 Nepotism  Antonyms -  justice,  equal opportunity,  disinterest,  neutrality 

🔹Use nepotism in a sentence 

Example-  Meritorious candidates always suffer on account of nepotism and favouritism pervading in the  selection procedure. 


⚫Narcissism (n)

Meaning-   self love and admiration

 Narcissism  Synonyms -  arrogance,  selfishness,  egotism,  vanity 

 Narcissism  Antonyms -  humility,  altruism,  gentleness,  benevolence 

🔹Use narcissism in a sentence 

Example-  Narcissism leads to selfishness in character. 


⚫Nonplus 

Meaning-   confuse

Nonplus   Synonyms -  puzzle,  perplex,  astonish,  amaze 

Nonplus   Antonyms -  enlighten,  explain,  comfort,  ease

🔹Use nonplus in a sentence 

Example-  I was nonplussed  when my best friend refused to stand by me in my financial crisis. 


⚫Nascent ( adj)

Meaning-   incipient,  beginning

Nascent   Synonyms -  initial,  aboriginal,  primary,  budding 

Nascent   Antonyms -  belatedly,  dying,  mature,  advanced 

🔹Use nascent in a sentence 

Example-  The rapid growth of this commercial organisation  in its nascent stage is commendable. 


⚫Nexus (n)

Meaning-  bond,  link

 Nexus  Synonyms -  connection,  network,  tie, junction 

Nexus   Antonyms -  detachment,  division,  separation,  partition 

🔹Use nexus in a sentence 

Example-  The  nexus among criminals and politicians has brought about general erosion of moral values in our political system. 


⚫Nomadic ( adj  )

Meaning-   wandering

Nomadic   Synonyms -  mobile,  travelling,  migrant,  itinerant 

Nomadic   Antonyms -  settled,  native,  stationary,  certain 

🔹Use nomadic in a sentence 

Example-  Nomadic tribes of Rajasthan are found in  every major Indian city. 


⚫Non-entity (n)

Meaning-   a person of no importance

Non-entity   Synonyms -  nullity,  zero,  invalidity,  small fry

Non-entity    Antonyms -  superstar,  role model,  entity,  celebrity 

🔹Use non-entity in a sentence 

Example-  A few years back he was  a  non-entity  in politics; today he is a national leader. 


⚫Neophyte (n)

Meaning-   beginner,  a  recent convert

Neophyte   Synonyms -  novice,  newcomer,  amateur,  learner 

Neophyte    Antonyms -  expert,  professional,  master,  veteran 

🔹Use neophyte in a sentence 

Example-  Though a neophyte in  politics,  he has tremendous hold over the principles of  state craft. 


⚫Nebulous ( adj)

Meaning-   hazy

 Nebulous   Synonyms -  vague,  unclear,  cloudy,  dim

 Nebulous   Antonyms -  obvious,  clear, definite,  apparent 

🔹Use nebulous in a sentence 

Example-  Your ideas are too nebulous to be understood easily. 


⚫Nullify (v)

Meaning-  cancel

Nullify   Synonyms -  revoke,  void, neutralize,  destroy 

Nullify    Antonyms -  validate,  affirm,  confirm,  establish 

🔹Use nullify in a sentence 

Example-  The agreement made by the previous government has been nullified by the new government. 


⚫Nauseous ( adj)

Meaning-   abominable,  loathsome

  Nauseous  Synonyms -  disgusting,  sick, loathsome,  offensive 

 Nauseous  Antonyms -  pleasing,  acceptable,  attractive,  delightful 

🔹Use nauseous in a sentence 

Example-  The  sight of cruel and heartless treatment with animals is always unbearable and nauseous. 


⚫Nourishing ( adj)

Meaning-   nutritious

Nourishing   Synonyms -  healthy,  alimental, healthful,  beneficial 

Nourishing     Antonyms -  unhealthy,  bad for,  fatal, sicky

🔹Use nourishing in a sentence 

Example-  After her long illness,  she must take nourishing diet.