GRE Vocabulary Words, Letter N

Listed here are GRE vocabulary words that begin with the letter N. Use this list to drill yourself on these words. For best results, sign in to your MyGRE account and have the vocabulary tutor keep track of the words that you have seen and mastered. Keep in mind that memorizing vocabulary words is NOT the best way to improve your vocabulary; instead, use this list just to brush up on your vocabulary. The best way to improve your vocabulary, and hence increase you GRE verbal score, is to read extensively and to become familiar with the GRE test format.

WordPart of Speech  Definition

nadir adjLowest point.
nadir nThe lowest point; the weakest moment.
narcissist nSomebody who is conceited; somebody who is overly concerned with their looks and appearance and only their well being.
narcotic nA drug that decreases the reception of pain; a drug that induces sleep or a state of lethargy.
nascent adjJust coming into being or existence.
natal adjRelated to birth; pertaining to a new-born.
natty adjNeat; smartly dressed.
nauseous adjMarked by a feeling of nausea; producing a feeling of illness.
nave nThe long central part of a church between the two isles.
nebulous adjVague; hazy; cloudy; of uncertain origin.
negate vTo cancel; to nullify; to cause to have no effect or purpose.
negligent adjNot concerned with details; failing to perform specific duties.
nemesis nThe opponent; something that has an intent to cause harm; the opposition.
neologism nA new word; a newly created term or phrase; a new way of using a specific word.
neophyte nA recent convert; a new member of a religious group; a beginner.
nestor nA senior; a leader in one's field; a wise old man.
nettle vTo irritate; to annoy; to vex.
nevus nA birthmark; a blemish.
nibble vTo eat gingerly; to eat using small repeated bites.
niche nA particular place; a suitable location or ideal environment.
nimble adjQuick in movement.
nirvana nAn ideal state; a utopia; full rest.
nominal adjA trifling; a very small amount.
nonchalance nA casual look of concern; lack of concern.
noncommittal adjNeutral; without commitment; undecided; cautious.
nondescript adjIndistinctive; ordinary.
nonentity nA person or thing that is not important; something that does not exist or which is not perceived.
noose nA loop formed with a rope.
nosegay nA small bunch of flowers; a posey.
nostrum nA quack medicine or remedy; an untested cure; a questionable medicine.
novelty nThe quality of being new and out of the ordinary.
noxious adjHarmful; corrosive.
nuance nA shade of slight difference in meaning; a small distinction; a slight variation in color.
nubile adjDeveloped; suitable and physically mature for marriage or for reproduction.
nullify vT make invalid; make null; invalidate; to make obsolete.
nutrient nSomething that provides nourishment; a substance that brings good health.
nutritious adjProviding nutrition or needed nutrients.