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Word List 30 (nucleic acid - oaf)

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- nucleic acid n. Any of a group of complex compounds found in all living cells

  and viruses, composed of purines, pyrimidines, carbohydrates, and phosphoric

  acid. Nucleic acids in the form of DNA and RNA control cellular function and

  heredity.

 

- nudge1 tr.v. 1. To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention

  or give a signal. 2. To come close to; near: "The temperature was nudging 105

  degrees in the shade." n. A gentle push.

 

- nudge2 or nudzh or noodge Slang n. One who persistently pesters, annoys, or

  complains. v. -tr. To annoy persistently; pester. -intr. To complain or carp

  persistently.

 

- nudnik n. Slang An obtuse, boring, or bothersome person; a pest.

 

- nugatory adj. 1. Of little or no importance; trifling. 2. Having no force;

  invalid.

 

- nuisance n. 2. Law A use of property or course of conduct that interferes with

  the legal rights of others by causing damage, annoyance, or inconvenience.

 

- nuisance tax n. A small excise tax levied on separate purchases and collected

  directly from the purchaser.

 

- nuke tr.v. 2. To heat in a microwave oven.

 

- nullipara n. A woman who has never given birth.

 

- number n. 7. numbers a. A large quantity; a multitude: Numbers of people

  visited the fair. b. Numerical superiority: The South had leaders, the North

  numbers. 14. Slang A frequently repeated, characteristic speech, argument, or

  performance: suspects doing their usual number--protesting innocence. 15.

  Slang A person or thing singled out for a particular characteristic: a crafty

  number. -tr. v. 6. To limit or restrict in number: Their days are numbered.

 

- by the numbers 1. In unison as numbers are called out by a leader: performing

  calisthenics by the numbers. 2. In a strict, step-by-step or mechanical way.

 

- do a number on Slang To defeat, abuse, or humiliate in a calculated and

  thorough way.

- get (or have) (someone's ) number To determine or know someone's real

  character or motives.

 

- without (or beyond) number Too many to be counted; countless: mosquitoes

  without number.

 

- number one n. 2. Slang One's own interest; oneself: watching out for number

  one.

 

- numen. 1. A presiding divinity or spirit of a place. 2. A spirit believed by

  animists to inhabit certain natural phenomena or objects. 3. Creative energy;

  genius.

 

- numerate tr.v. To enumerate; count. adj. Able to think and express oneself

  effectively in quantitative terms. - numeracy n.

 

- numerology n. The study of the occult meanings of numbers and their supposed

  influence on human life.

 

- numero uno n. Slang 1. One that is first in rank, order, or importance. 2.

  One's own interests; oneself.

 

- numismatic adj. 1. Of or relating to coins or currency. 2. Of or relating to

  numismatics.

 

- nuoc mam n. A pungent, salty liquid made from fermented anchovies or other

  fish, used as a seasoning and condiment in Southest Asian cuisine. Also called

  fish sauce.

 

- nuptial adj. 1. Of or relating to marriage or the wedding ceremony. 2. Of,

  relating to, or occurring during the mating season: the nuptial plumage of

  male birds. n. A wedding ceremony.

 

- nurse tr.v. 7. To consume slowly, especially in order to conserve: nursed one

  drink all evening.

 

- nursling n. 1. A nursing infant or young animal. 2. A carefully nurtured

  person or thing.

 

- nut n. 2. Slang a. A crazy or eccentric person. b. An enthusiast; a buff: a

  movie nut. 3. Informal A difficult endeavor or problem: Painting the closet

  was a tough nut to crack. 6. A small block of metal or wood with a central,

  threaded hole that is designed to fit around and secure a bolt or screw. 7.

  Slang a. The cost of launching a business venture. b. The operating expenses

  of a theater, theatrical production, or similar enterprise. 8. Vulgar slang A

  testicle.

 

- nut case n. Slag A person regarded as eccentric or crazy.

 

- nuts Slang adj. 1. Crazy; insane. 2. Extremely enthusiastic: I'm nuts about  opera.

  interj. Used to express contempt, disappointment, or refusal.

 

- nutty adj. 3. Slang Crazy; idiotic: a nutty idea.

 

- nyctophobia n. An abnormal fear of the night or darkness. AC scotophobia.

 

- nympholepsy n. 1. A frenzy supposed by ancient peoples to have been induced by

  nymphs. 2. An emotional frenzy.  -nympholept n.

 

- O1 interj. 1. Used before the name of or a pronoun referring to a person or

  thing being formally addressed: "How can I put it to you, O you who prepare to

  travel with important matters on your mind?" 2. Used to express surprise or

  strong emotion: "O how I laugh when I think of my vague indefinite riches"

  HDT.

 

- -o suff. Used to form an informal, abbreviated, or slang word or variant: ammo.

 

- -o- Used as a connective to join word elements: acidophilic.

 

- o' prep. Informal Of: lots o' luck; top o' the morning.

 

- oaf n. A person regarded as stupid or clumsy.

 

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