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nuance

Short Definition : shade of slight difference in meaning or color; subtle distinction

Definition
(noun) a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
Example Sentence
  • without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor
  • don't argue about shades of meaning
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for nuance

nuance = new + ounce.. and ounce is a very small unit for weight.. hence a very small difference..

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Once checking the company with no special nuance after a disaster, the manager proceeds a business conti-nuance plan

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nuance=new+anci c(book).....no much difference between old and new editions...

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sounds like nuisance. Nuisance is something spoken unrelated to the subject. nuance is much more subtle, it is spoken relevant to the subject but with little difference.

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Nuance = Nu + an + ce;A New an ceo is little diffent from

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nubile

Short Definition : marriageable; of marriageable age; CF. connubial

Definition
(adj) of girls or women who are eligible to marry
Synonyms : marriageable
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for nubile

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NUBILE reminds me of NEW BRIDE....NUBILE means marriageable

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can sound like NABALIK (below 18 years age) so unmarried

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Sounds like NEW BALIKA (hindi) - just turned 18 and hence reached a marrigeable age.

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nubile sounds like nubra = can be related to woman who are young and attractive who wear nu(new)+bra

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nuptial means pertaining to marriage. nubile "marriageable".

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shiny ahuja kept a NEW BAI for doing ghar ka kam....what he didnt realize was that she was too NUBILE and hence shiny couldnt controll and hence he is now in JAIL....!!!!!!!!!!!

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nubile - mobile - person who is in the age of marriage mobile because of known reason

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NUBILE -> MOBILE. Marriageable women imagine their wedding day with a sign on the back of their autoMOBILE that reads, "Just Married".

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nugatory

Short Definition : worthless; futile

Definition
(adj) of no real value
Example Sentence
  • a nugatory law
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for nugatory

No+guarantee, i.e a product which has no guarantee, is worthless.

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almost sounds like New+Gay+Tree.which is futile because gays wont have a nice family tree.(NO OFFENSE whatsoever).. (Should be original)

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nugat..sounds like NEGLET..and something which can be neglected is ALWAYS WORTHLESS AND FUTILE.

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no gate entry = dont let that guy enter the gate as he is no good

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Nugatory can be related to negatory or 'negation'..which means nullify or worthless

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it sounds like gutter which is of no use

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sounds like nugget - a chunk of something ussually gold, just imagine a worthless piece of gold!

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nugatory (hindi)= nuga( nunga ) + tory (tree) = so nunga tree withous any fruits has no value at all

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1970's Citizens Band radio slang for "negative" was NEGATORY-Good-Buddy. CB's were replaced by cell phones and now their use is NUGATORY (futile, of no use).

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nu=new;gate=gatory...even though a new gate is fixed in the appartment..ppl still use the old one...so the new gate is serving no purpose and is useless...

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nugatory-> nuts gated, worthless night

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nullify

Short Definition : make invalid; make null; invalidate

Definition
(verb) declare invalid
Example Sentence
  • The contract was annulled
  • void a plea
Definition
(verb) show to be invalid
Synonyms : invalidate
Definition
(verb) make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of
Example Sentence
  • Her optimism neutralizes his gloom
  • This action will negate the effect of my efforts
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for nullify

the NU in nullify can represent numb, which is loss of feeling. This leads to less importance.

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Null means 'zero'..so its easy!

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numismatist

Short Definition : person who collects coins; N. numismatics: study or collection of money, coins, and medals

Definition
(noun) a collector and student of money (and coins in particular)
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for numismatist

numismatist = numis (means numbers.. there are numbers on all coins..) and stasis ~ store

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num+kismat=kismat changes wid money n having its number MORE..COLLECTION

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numis ~ number + stasis ~ store

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new + kismat == u will have new kismat if u collect money

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num+is+mat-> number of coins in mat full( coins collector)

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nuptial

Short Definition : related to marriage or the wedding ceremony; N. nuptials: wedding ceremony

Definition
(adj) of or relating to a wedding
Synonyms : bridal spousal
Example Sentence
  • bridal procession
  • nuptial day
  • spousal rites
  • wedding cake
  • marriage vows
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for nuptial

New Tail. For girls, marriage is freedom (a new tail, so to say). For poor guys, its like their tails being cut off.

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nuptial = N + U + Pti (husband)+ al ( kal=tomorrow)= if u will do marriage tommorrow N U become husband.

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it sounds like guptil cricketer of newzland who married recently

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nupital----nainital.hillstation for honeymoon..so could be related to marriage also

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nuptial ->nice up bfr all related to marriage ceremony

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sounds like navtal tala when a person gets married its like locking him

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: new + petal : after marriage your wife will be the new petal of your life

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nurse

Short Definition : suckle; take care of (as a nurse); bear in mind; Ex. nursing mother; Ex. nurse a hope/grudge against someone

Definition
(noun) one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician) Definition
(noun) a woman who is the custodian of children
Synonyms : nanny nursemaid
Definition
(verb) try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
Example Sentence
  • He nursed his cold with Chinese herbs
Definition
(verb) maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
Example Sentence
  • bear a grudge
  • entertain interesting notions
  • harbor a resentment
Definition
(verb) serve as a nurse; care for sick or handicapped people Definition
(verb) treat carefully
Example Sentence
  • He nursed his injured back by lying in bed several hours every afternoon
  • He nursed the flowers in his garden and fertilized them regularly
Definition
(verb) give suck to
Example Sentence
  • The wetnurse suckled the infant
  • You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places

nurture

Short Definition : nourish; feed; educate; rear; care for while it is growing or developing; foster; cultivate; N: something that nourishes; rearing

Definition
(noun) the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
Synonyms : raising rearing
Definition
(noun) helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
Example Sentence
  • they debated whether nature or nurture was more important
Definition
(verb) help develop, help grow
Synonyms : foster
Example Sentence
  • nurture his talents
Definition
(verb) bring up
Synonyms : bring up parent raise rear
Example Sentence
  • raise a family
  • bring up children
Definition
(verb) provide with nourishment
Synonyms : nourish sustain
Example Sentence
  • We sustained ourselves on bread and water
  • This kind of food is not nourishing for young children
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for nurture

Dont torture but please nurture

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nourish mans to supply with food in order to GOW AND DEVELOP

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feeding from nature!!

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nursery class teacher nourish, feed, educate, rear, care for while it is growing or developing, foster, cultivate.

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nutrient

Short Definition : nourishing substance; ADJ: providing nourishment

Definition
(noun) any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
Synonyms : food
Definition
(noun) any substance (such as a chemical element or inorganic compound) that can be taken in by a green plant and used in organic synthesis Definition
(adj) of or providing nourishment
Example Sentence
  • good nourishing stew

nutrition

Short Definition : process of nourishing or being nourished; CF. malnutrition

Definition
(noun) (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance Definition
(noun) a source of materials to nourish the body Definition
(noun) the scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans)
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