447 Academic Words List - From N, O

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Ký tự từ N đến O

From A to B

From C to C

From D to D

From E to E

From F to G

From H to I

From J, L, M

From N, O

From P

From Q, R

From S, T

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1.         negate

make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of

She notes that salad dressing packets typically contain as many as four servings, which can negate any nutritional value of the greens.
— Washington Post (Dec 20, 2011)

2.         neutral

having no personal preference

As head of state, the queen performs some ceremonial and formal duties related to government but must remain neutral on political matters.
— New York Times (Dec 19, 2012)

3.         nevertheless

despite anything to the contrary

Nevertheless, Mr. Ostreicher ended up in June 2011 as the only American in Palmasola Prison, an experience he described as “sheer terror.”
— New York Times (Jan 2, 2013)

4.         nonetheless

despite anything to the contrary

Nonetheless, Mr. Cowen’s illnesses have led to his falling about $8,400 behind in his rent; he could face eviction proceedings beginning next month.
— New York Times (Dec 26, 2012)

5.         norm

a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical

However, let’s take it one step further, beyond social norms.
— Washington Post (Dec 6, 2012)

6.         normal

conforming with a standard or level or type

“I think this is going to end up like a regular summer weekend, no more busy than normal,” he said.
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

7.         notion

a general inclusive concept

The notion that India’s weak manufacturing sector can catch up to China in advanced computer hardware also strikes some experts as far-fetched.
— New York Times (Dec 30, 2012)

8.         notwithstanding

despite anything to the contrary

The gloomy weather forecast notwithstanding, the day was indeed summery.
— New York Times (Jun 30, 2012)

9.         nuclear

constituting or like a nucleus

A few prominent environmentalists argue that the rapidly heating world cannot make wrenching changes without nuclear power to ease the transition.
— New York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

10.      objective

the goal intended to be attained

Mr. Dempsey's stated main objective was to preserve as many Tully's jobs as possible.
— New York Times (Jan 5, 2013)

11.      obtain

come into possession of

A Web site marketing Wegelin's services said, "Neither the Swiss government nor any other government can obtain information about your bank account."
— New York Times (Jan 4, 2013)

12.      obvious

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

Jet lag’s severity depends on several factors, the most obvious being how many time zones you crossed.
— Washington Post (Jan 1, 2013)

13.      occupy

live in (a certain place)

Next to it is a lane usually occupied by parked vehicles, and then a traffic lane.
— New York Times (Dec 29, 2012)

14.      occur

to be found to exist

However nothing else occurred, and in a few minutes he had gone back to sleep.
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

15.      offset

a compensating equivalent

That is a particularly weighty question, given the urgent need for tax revenue to offset the ballooning federal budget deficit.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

16.      ongoing

currently happening

“Discussions with various authorities in relation to Libor setting areongoing,” an RBS spokeswoman said.
— Wall Street Journal (Jan 10, 2013)

17.      option

one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

“All options are on the table,” said a senior European official who is participating in the talks but was not authorized to speak publicly.
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

18.      outcome

something that results

Sure, compound interest has a powerful outcome, but it takes an awfully long time to become fun and exciting.
— New York Times (Jan 7, 2013)

19.      output

production of a certain amount

American economic output has continued to expand at a sluggish pace.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

20.      overall

including everything

Overall, though, analysts said the industry eased up on promotions such as rebates and low-interest financing.
— New York Times (Jan 3, 2013)

21.      overlap

extend over and cover a part of

The building housed a research center run by the national security agency, one of many overlapping intelligence agencies.
— New York Times (Jul 19, 2012)