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(physics) The SI unit of force, equal to the force that produces an acceleration of one meter per second squared on a mass of one kilogram. Symbol: N.

Coming immediately after in time, order, or space.

Pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory.

In a pleasant or attractive manner.

Comparative form of nice; more pleasant or agreeable.

Superlative form of nice; most pleasant or agreeable.

A small cut or notch on a surface or edge.

Past tense and past participle of nick; made a small cut in something.

A silvery-white metallic element used in alloys and plating (symbol: Ni).

A familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of or as well as their real name.

A daughter of one's brother or sister; a daughter of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law.

The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

An establishment open at night for entertainment, typically with music, dancing, and drinks.

The time in the evening when it becomes dark; the onset of night.

A small European thrush (Luscinia megarhynchos) known for its powerful and beautiful song, especially the male which sings at night during mating season.

A frightening or unpleasant dream that occurs during sleep.

Plural of nightmare; frightening or unpleasant dreams.

Plural of night; the periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

A major river in northeastern Africa, traditionally considered the longest river in the world (approximately 6,650 km), flowing northward through eleven countries and emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.

The number equivalent to the product of three and three; one more than eight; 9.

The cardinal number equal to 18 + 1; one more than eighteen; 19.

The cardinal number equal to 9 x 10; nine times ten; 90.

A member of a class of feudal Japanese warriors trained in martial arts and employed especially for espionage and assassinations.

(adjective) Coming after the eighth in position, order, or rank.

To squeeze or bite sharply but not severely.

The small projection at the center of the breast or udder through which milk is discharged in mammals.

Plural of nipple; the small projections at the center of the breasts or udders in mammals.

A chemical element (symbol N, atomic number 7) that is a colorless, odorless gas constituting about 78% of Earth's atmosphere.

Richard Nixon (1913-1994), the 37th President of the United States (1969-1974), who resigned from office due to the Watergate scandal.

Used to give a negative response.

Relating to the Nobel Prizes, annual international awards given for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, peace, and economics.

The quality of being noble in character, mind, birth, or rank; moral greatness or excellence.

Having high moral qualities; characterized by dignity, honor, and magnanimity.

Plural of noble; people of aristocratic birth or rank.

No person; not anyone.

To move one's head in a quick downward motion, especially as a sign of agreement, acknowledgment, or greeting.

Christmas, especially as a joyous celebration.

Sound, especially when loud, unpleasant, or disturbing.

Plural of noise; sounds, especially loud or unpleasant ones.

Making or given to making a lot of noise.

Past tense and past participle of nominate; proposed or formally entered as a candidate for election or an award.

The act of proposing someone for an office, position, or award.

A prefix meaning "not" or "absence of," used to form words indicating negation or lack.

Not any of a group of people or things.

In spite of what has just been said; nevertheless.

Words or ideas that have no meaning or are ridiculous.

Continuing without stopping or pausing.

A strip or ring of pasta or similar dough, typically made with egg.

Plural of noodle; long, thin strips of pasta or a similar dough, often used in Asian cuisine.

Twelve o'clock in the daytime; midday.