"Novitiates" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Novitiates refers to newly ordained or initiated members of a particular profession, organization, or institution, especially one that requires a significant amount of training or apprenticeship.
Novices refer to people who are new to a particular activity, profession, or skill, and typically lack experience or expertise. They may be beginners, amateurs, or individuals who require guidance, training, or mentoring to acquire the necessary skills or knowledge.
Novichok is a type of highly toxic nerve agent developed in the Soviet Union in the 1970s and 1980s. The name "Novichok" is Russian for "newcomer" or "new champ", and it was given to this group of nerve agents because they were designed to be more potent and persistent than earlier types of nerve agents.<br><br>Novichok agents are designed to be more resistant to neutralization by ordinary protective gear, such as gas masks and protective suits, and are also more difficult to detect because they are odorless and colorless. Novichok agents can cause a range of symptoms, including muscle weakness, paralysis, and respiratory failure, and can be fatal if not treated promptly and effectively.<br><br>In recent years, Novichok agents have been used in several significant attacks and incidents, including the 2018 poisoning of Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in Salisbury, England, and the 2020 poisoning of two Russian men in Turkey. The use of Novichok agents has raised significant concern and alarm, and has led to calls for tighter controls and regulations on the production and use of such agents.
A novillada is a class of bullfighting contest in Spain where young bullfighters, called novilleros, compete against younger, smaller bulls, typically weighing between 100-140 kg (220-310 lbs). The novillada is a stepping stone for young bullfighters to gain experience and hone their skills before moving on to more prestigious and demanding competitions.
Novobiocin is a type of antibiotic that inhibits bacterial growth by targeting the enzyme DNA gyrase, which is necessary for bacterial DNA replication.