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Exam: TOEFL

niggling

IPA: /ˈnɪɡlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈnɪɡlɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is bothersome or annoying, often in a small or petty way.

Example: She found the niggling doubts in her mind hard to ignore.

nightmarish

IPA: /naɪtˈmɛrɪʃ/

KK: /naɪtˈmɛrɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very frightening or unpleasant, similar to a bad dream.

Example: The movie was so nightmarish that I couldn't sleep afterwards.

nightmarishly

IPA: /naɪtˈmɛrɪʃli/

KK: /naɪtˈmɛrɪʃli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very frightening or unpleasant, like a nightmare.

Example: The movie was nightmarishly scary, leaving the audience in shock.

nihilistic

IPA: /nɪˈhɪlɪstɪk/

KK: /nɪˈhɪlɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the belief that life is meaningless and rejects all religious and moral principles.

Example: His nihilistic views made it difficult for him to find joy in life.

nimble

IPA: /ˈnɪm.bəl/

KK: /ˈnɪm.bəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to move quickly and easily; showing quickness of mind or body.

Example: The nimble dancer moved gracefully across the stage.

nimbleness

IPA: /ˈnɪm.bəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈnɪm.bəl.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being quick and light in movement or action.

Example: The dancer's nimbleness allowed her to perform complex moves effortlessly.

nimblest

IPA: /ˈnɪm.bəl.ɪst/

KK: /ˈnɪmblɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most quick and light in movement or action; able to move easily and quickly.

Example: The nimblest dancer in the troupe amazed everyone with her agility.

nimbly

IPA: /ˈnɪm.bli/

KK: /ˈnɪm.bli/

adverb

Definition: In a quick and light way, often with agility or grace.

Example: The dancer moved nimbly across the stage, impressing the audience with her agility.

ninety

IPA: /ˈnaɪnti/

KK: /naɪnti/

noun

Definition: The number that comes after eighty-nine and before ninety-one, or the period of time from 90 to 99 years old.

Example: My grandparents are in their nineties, enjoying life to the fullest.

ninhydrin

IPA: //nɪnˈhaɪdrɪn//

KK: /nɪnˈhaɪdrɪn/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound used mainly in laboratories to detect amines and as an analytical reagent.

Example: The scientist used ninhydrin to test for the presence of amino acids in the sample.

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