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PCAT N's
34
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Undergraduate 3
07/14/2010
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Nadir
 Definition
lowest point
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narrative
 Definition
account, story
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nascent
 Definition
starting to develop, coming into existence
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natal
 Definition
relating to birth
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nebulous
 Definition
vague, cloudy
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necromancy
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black magic
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nefarious
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vicious, evil
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negligent
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careless, inattentive
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negligible
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not worth considering
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neologism
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new word or expression
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neonate
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newborn child
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neophyte
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novice, beginner
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nether
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located under or below
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nettle (v)
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to irritate
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neutrality
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disinterest, impartiality
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neutralize
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to balance, offset
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nicety
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elegant or delicate feature; minute distinction
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niche
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recess in a wall; best position for something
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nihlism
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belief that existence and all traditional values are meaningless
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nocturnal
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pertaining to night, active @ night
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noisome
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stinking, putrid
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nomadic
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moving from place to place
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nomenclature
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terms used in particular science or discipline
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nominal
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existing in name only; negligible
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non sequitur
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conclusion not following from apparent evidence
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nondescript
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lacking interesting or distinctive qualities; dull
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notoriety
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fame, unforgivable fame
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novice
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apprentice, beginner
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noxious
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harmful, unwholesome
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nuance
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shade of meaning
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nullify
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to make legally invalid, to conteract the effect of
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numismatics
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coin collecting
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nuptial
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relating to marriage
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nutritive
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relating to nutrition or health
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