Academic Vocabulary with Examples

#281

myth

Example sentences

1. The story is an ancient myth.
2. It is a myth that all snakes are dangerous.
3. The book separates fact from myth.

#

#282

namely

Example sentences

1. Two people were absent, namely Ali and Sara.
2. We need one thing, namely more time.
3. The plan has one main goal, namely better access.

#

#283

nationalism

Example sentences

1. The speech encouraged strong nationalism.
2. The book studies the rise of nationalism.
3. Extreme nationalism can create conflict.

#

#284

necessity

Example sentences

1. Clean water is a basic necessity.
2. The change was made out of necessity.
3. They discussed the necessity of further training.

#

#285

neural

Example sentences

1. The brain contains complex neural networks.
2. The injury affected a neural pathway.
3. Scientists recorded neural activity.

#

#286

neuron

Example sentences

1. A neuron sends signals in the brain.
2. The microscope showed a single neuron.
3. Each neuron connects with other cells.

#

#287

neutral

Example sentences

1. The judge must remain neutral.
2. The room is painted in neutral colors.
3. The country stayed neutral during the conflict.

#

#288

nitrogen

Example sentences

1. Air contains a large amount of nitrogen.
2. Plants need nitrogen to grow.
3. The farmer added nitrogen to the soil.

#

#289

node

Example sentences

1. Each node is connected to the network.
2. The doctor found a swollen lymph node.
3. The diagram shows a central node.

#

#290

nominal

Example sentences

1. The service costs a nominal fee.
2. He is the nominal leader, but others make the decisions.
3. The nominal value is written on the coin.

#

#291

non

Example sentences

1. The prefix non means not or without.
2. Non-members must pay an extra fee.
3. The form has a section for non-residents.

#

#292

nonlinear

Example sentences

1. The graph shows a nonlinear relationship.
2. The story follows a nonlinear structure.
3. The system behaves in a nonlinear way.

#

#293

norm

Example sentences

1. Working from home has become the norm.
2. The group follows a social norm.
3. Temperatures were above the seasonal norm.

#

#294

notation

Example sentences

1. The teacher explained the mathematical notation.
2. Music notation shows which notes to play.
3. Use standard notation in your answer.

#

#295

nucleus

Example sentences

1. The nucleus is the center of an atom.
2. Each cell contains a nucleus.
3. The family formed the nucleus of the new community.

#

#296

null

Example sentences

1. The test returned a null result.
2. The contract became null after the deadline.
3. A null value means no data is present.

#

#297

numerical

Example sentences

1. The report includes numerical data.
2. She has strong numerical skills.
3. Give your answer in numerical form.

#

#298

nutrient

Example sentences

1. Each nutrient supports the body in a different way.
2. The soil lacks an important nutrient.
3. Fruit provides more than one useful nutrient.

#

#299

observer

Example sentences

1. An independent observer attended the election.
2. The observer recorded what happened.
3. The result may depend on the observer's position.

#

#300

obtain

Example sentences

1. You must obtain permission before entering.
2. Students can obtain information online.
3. Researchers often obtain similar results.

#