| 1. | nag | complain, | moan, | fuss, |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| accept | tolerate, | endure, | bear, | |
| 2. | nasty | mean, | hurtful, | hostile, |
| nice | pleasant, | gentle, | affable, | |
| 3. | naughty | misbehaved, | mischievous, | unruly, |
| well-behaved | obedient, | well-mannered, | considerate, | |
| 4. | near | close by, | nearby, | neighbouring, |
| far | distant, | remote, | removed, | |
| 5. | neat | spotless, | tidy, | immaculate, |
| messy | sloppy, | untidy, | unkempt, |
| 6. | necessary | essential, | crucial, | indispensable, |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| unnecessary, | extra, | needless, | additional | |
| 7. | need, | necessity, | want, | requirement |
| luxury, | comfort, | accessory, | bonus, | |
| 8. | needy, | poor, | deprived, | impoverished |
| wealthy, | rich, | prosperous, | affluent, | |
| 9. | neglect, | disregard, | indifference, | oversight |
| care | concern, | responsibility, | consideration | |
| 10. | nervous, | anxious, | edgy, | jittery |
| calm, | collected, | steady, | composed |
| 11. | new, | novel, | brand-new, | recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| old, | outdated, | obsolete, | over-the- hill | |
| 12. | newbie, | novice, | newcomer, | beginner |
| veteran, | old hand, | old-timer, | expert | |
| 13. | nice, | agreeable, | likable, | delightful |
| unpleasant, | disagreeable, | unlikable, | unacceptable | |
| 14. | nifty | smart, | excellent, | sharp |
| inferior | poor, | second-rate, | lousy | |
| 15. | nimble, | handy, | dexterous, | agile |
| clumsy, | awkward, | inept, | butterfingered |
| 16. | nonsense, | idiocy, | foolishness, | balderdash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sense, | sensibility, | purpose, | significance | |
| 17. | noisy, | loud, | rowdy, | rackety |
| quiet, | silent, | still, | mute | |
| 18. | normal | ordinary, | usual, | commonplace |
| abnormal, | odd, | extraordinary, | irregular | |
| 19. | nourish | sustain, | care, | feed |
| neglect, | abandon, | deprive, | starve | |
| 20. | numb | insensible, | unfeeling, | torpid |
| sensitive | sensible, | responsive, | perceptive |
*Three types of antonyms (gradable, complementary and relational) can be distinguished. Word meanings are context-dependent.