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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

nauseant

IPA: //ˈnɔːziənt//

KK: /ˈnɔːziənt/

adjective

Definition: Causing a feeling of sickness or the urge to vomit.

Example: The strong smell of the fish was nauseant, making everyone feel ill.

nauseate

IPA: /ˈnɔː.zi.eɪt/

KK: /ˈnɔːziˌeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel sick or disgusted, often causing a strong dislike or aversion.

Example: The smell of the spoiled food began to nauseate everyone in the room.

naval

IPA: /ˈneɪ.vəl/

KK: /ˈneɪvəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a country's navy or naval forces, including ships and military operations at sea.

Example: The naval fleet was deployed to protect the country's interests in international waters.

navicular

IPA: /nəˈvɪkjʊlər/

KK: /nəˈvɪk.jə.lər/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that resembles a boat, often used to describe certain bones in the body.

Example: The navicular bone is crucial for the structure of the foot.

noun

Definition: A bone in the wrist or foot that has a comma shape and is located between other bones.

Example: The doctor explained that the navicular bone is important for wrist movement.

naysay

IPA: /ˈneɪseɪ/

KK: /ˈneɪˌseɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To oppose or deny something, often in a negative way.

Example: Many people tend to naysay new ideas without considering their potential benefits.

naysayer

IPA: /ˈneɪˌseɪər/

KK: /ˈneɪˌseɪər/

noun

Definition: A person who always says no or expresses negative opinions about something, often doubting or criticizing ideas or proposals.

Example: Despite the team's enthusiasm, the naysayer voiced concerns about the project's feasibility.

nearsightedly

IPA: /ˈnɪəsaɪtɪdli/

KK: /ˈnɪrˌsaɪtɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of foresight or consideration for the future; focusing only on immediate concerns or details.

Example: He nearsightedly ignored the long-term consequences of his actions.

nebular

IPA: /ˈnɛb.jʊ.lər/

KK: /ˈnɛb.jʊ.lər/

adjective

Definition: Related to a cloud of gas and dust in space, often where stars are formed.

Example: The nebular clouds in the night sky are beautiful to observe through a telescope.

nebulization

IPA: /nɛb.jʊ.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /nɛbjuˈlaɪzəʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of turning a liquid into a fine mist or spray, often used in medical treatments for inhalation.

Example: The doctor recommended nebulization to help with my breathing difficulties.

nebulized

IPA: /ˈnɛb.jə.laɪzd/

KK: /ˈnɛb.jə.laɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been turned into a fine mist or spray, often used in medical contexts for inhalation treatments.

Example: The doctor prescribed a nebulized medication to help with my breathing difficulties.

verb

Definition: To convert a liquid into a fine mist or spray, often for medical purposes such as delivering medication to the lungs.

Example: The doctor nebulized the medication to help the patient breathe easier.

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