One Word Substitutions Starting with N

Na – Ne

Naïve – Innocent, simple

Nameless – Without a name

Narrator – Person who tells a story

Nascent – Just coming into existence

Nation – A large body of people united by common identity

Nationalism – Strong patriotic feeling

Native – Belonging to a particular place

Naturalist – Expert in natural history

Navigator – One who directs the course of a ship/aircraft

Necessity – Something essential

Necklace – Ornament worn around the neck

Nectar – Drink of the gods; delicious drink

Needlework – Art of sewing/embroidery

Negligent – Careless

Negotiator – One who mediates an agreement

Neologism – Newly coined word

Neophyte – Beginner, novice

Nephrology – Study of kidneys

Nepotism – Favoritism to relatives

Nervous – Easily agitated or alarmed

One Word Substitutions Starting with N

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Ne – Ni

Nestling – Young bird in nest

Netizen – Active internet user

Neutral – Not taking sides

Newcomer – One who has recently arrived

Newsletter – Periodic bulletin for members

Nihilism – Belief in nothing; rejection of religion/morals

Nobleman – Man of high rank

Nomad – Wanderer without permanent home

Nomadic – Lifestyle of moving place to place

Nominal – Existing in name only

Nominee – Person proposed for office/award

Nonagenarian – Person between 90–99 years old

Nonchalant – Calm, indifferent

Nonconformist – One who does not follow common beliefs

Nondescript – Lacking distinctive features

Nonentity – A person of no importance

Nonexistent – Not existing

Nonpartisan – Not biased toward any party

Nonresident – One not living permanently in a place

Nostalgia – Longing for the past

One Word Substitutions Starting with N

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No – Nu

Notary – Person authorized to certify documents

Notorious – Famous for bad deeds

Novelty – Something new

Novelist – One who writes novels

Novice – Beginner

Noxious – Harmful, poisonous

Nuance – Subtle difference in meaning

Nuclear – Related to nucleus/atomic energy

Nucleus – Central part of an atom/cell

Numerology – Study of numbers and their meanings

Numerous – Many

Numismatist – One who collects coins/medals

Numismatics – Study of coins and medals

Nuptials – Marriage ceremony

Nurse – One who takes care of the sick

Nursery – Place where young plants/children are cared for

Nutrition – Process of nourishment

Nutrient – Substance providing nourishment

Nutritionalist (Nutritionist) – Expert in food science

Nymph – Mythological spirit of nature

One Word Substitutions Starting with N

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Professions & People (N-words)

Naturalist – Scientist of natural history

Navigator – Person skilled in navigation

Negotiator – Mediator

Nominee – Proposed candidate

Novelist – Author of novels

Numismatist – Coin collector

Nurse – Health care worker

Nutritionist – Food science expert

Notary – Legal certifier

Neurologist – Doctor of nervous system

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Sciences & Disciplines

Necrology – Study/record of deaths

Necromancy – Practice of magic involving spirits of the dead

Necropolis – Large cemetery

Neology – Study of newly coined words

Neurology – Study of nervous system

Neurotic – Mentally unstable

Neutron – Subatomic particle without charge

Nomenclature – System of naming things

Nymphology – Study of young women (rare, outdated)

Nautical – Related to ships or sailing

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Rare / Advanced Vocabulary

Nadir – Lowest point

Naivety – Innocence, simplicity

Narcissist – One who loves oneself excessively

Narcotics – Drugs affecting mood/behavior

Narrative – Story, account

Nascent – Beginning to develop

Nativity – Birth

Nausea – Feeling of sickness in stomach

Navigable – Waterway fit for ships

Necropolis – City of the dead

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Idiomatic / Useful in Exams

Nameplate – Plate displaying a person’s name

Narrow-minded – Intolerant

Naturalization – Granting citizenship

Naysayer – Person who opposes everything

Needless – Unnecessary

Neighborhood – Nearby area

Newsworthy – Worth reporting in media

Nightmare – Frightening dream

Noble – Possessing high moral qualities

Noteworthy – Worthy of notice

One Word Substitutions Starting with N

One Word Substitutions Starting with M