The 10,001–10,100 most common English words
- 10,001richnessthe quality of being full, deep, or abundant in something desirable
- 10,002secretivetending to hide feelings, intentions, or information from others.
- 10,003serotonina chemical in the brain and body that helps regulate mood, happiness, and feelings of well-being.
- 10,004silkySoft, smooth, and glossy, resembling silk.
- 10,005smallpoxa highly contagious and often fatal viral disease that causes fever and skin blisters leaving permanent scars.
- 10,006sociologicalrelating to the study of society and human social behavior.
- 10,007sororityA social organization for female students at a college or university.
- 10,008speechlessUnable to speak, especially due to shock or strong emotion.
- 10,009stairOne of a set of steps for going up or down; a stair.
- 10,010starshipa large spacecraft designed for interstellar travel between star systems.
- 10,011strategista person skilled in planning and executing strategies to achieve goals.
- 10,012sunkenhaving gone below the normal level; submerged beneath a surface.
- 10,013supremacista person who believes that a particular group is superior to all others and should dominate society.
- 10,014tortoisea slow-moving land reptile with a hard shell that protects its body.
- 10,015tragicallyin a way that causes great sadness or distress; in a tragic manner.
- 10,016translatorsPeople who convert written text from one language into another.
- 10,017typewritera mechanical or electric machine for producing printed characters by pressing keys.
- 10,018understandablyin a way that is easy to understand or accept given the circumstances.
- 10,019undisputedNot questioned or challenged; accepted by everyone.
- 10,020unprofessionalNot meeting the standards expected of a trained and skilled professional; inappropriate in a work context.
- 10,021veggieinformal word for a vegetable or a vegetarian food item.
- 10,022visceralrelating to deep inward feelings rather than intellect; intensely emotional or instinctive.
- 10,023vividlyin a way that is clear, bright, and producing strong mental images
- 10,024wannabeA person who wants to be someone famous or successful but has not yet achieved it.
- 10,025whalingthe practice or industry of hunting and killing whales for their oil, meat, or other products.
- 10,026wiggleto move with short twisting or side-to-side motions.
- 10,027wrongdoingillegal or dishonest behavior; an act that is morally or legally wrong.
- 10,028aggregationthe process of gathering or collecting things together into a mass or whole.
- 10,029ahemAn exclamation used to attract attention or express mild disapproval or hesitation.
- 10,030alkalinehaving a pH greater than 7; containing alkali; basic rather than acidic.
- 10,031alumA graduate or former student of a particular school, college, or university.
- 10,032antidotea substance that counteracts the effects of a poison or disease.
- 10,033archeryThe sport or skill of shooting arrows with a bow.
- 10,034arterialrelating to a main route or artery, especially a major road or blood vessel.
- 10,035asparagusa green vegetable with long tender stalks, often eaten as a side dish.
- 10,036attestto provide evidence or proof that something is true or genuine.
- 10,037attractivenessthe quality of being pleasing, appealing, or charming to others.
- 10,038auditoryrelating to the sense of hearing or the organs of hearing.
- 10,039avengeto inflict punishment on behalf of someone who has been wronged or harmed
- 10,040aversionA strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness toward something.
- 10,041awkwardlyin a way that is clumsy, embarrassed, or lacking grace
- 10,042balma fragrant ointment or cream that heals or soothes the skin
- 10,043biennialoccurring once every two years
- 10,044bikersPeople who ride motorcycles or bicycles.
- 10,045bonySo thin that the bones are visible or prominent.
- 10,046borrowera person who takes something, especially money, from another with the intention of returning it.
- 10,047brightento make or become lighter, more vivid, or more cheerful
- 10,048brooda group of young birds or animals hatched or cared for at the same time; also, to think deeply and anxiously about something.
- 10,049bulletproofstrong enough to resist or not be damaged by bullets; unable to be criticized or defeated.
- 10,050cessationthe fact or process of stopping or ending
- 10,051collagenA fibrous protein found in connective tissue, skin, and bones that provides structure and elasticity.
- 10,052commendto praise someone or something formally or officially.
- 10,053cricketerA person who plays the sport of cricket.
- 10,054crocheta needlework technique that uses a hooked needle to interlock loops of yarn or thread.
- 10,055cypressAn evergreen coniferous tree with dark, scale-like leaves, often associated with cemeteries and Mediterranean landscapes.
- 10,056dandyA man who is excessively concerned with elegant appearance and fashion; also used informally to mean excellent or fine.
- 10,057dependableAble to be relied on; consistently trustworthy.
- 10,058dickheada stupid, contemptible, or obnoxious person (vulgar insult).
- 10,059emeritusRetired but retaining an honorary title, especially in academic or professional contexts.
- 10,060emigrationthe act of leaving one's own country to settle permanently in another.
- 10,061emitto send out or release something such as light, heat, gas, or sound
- 10,062enthusiasticallyin a way that shows intense and eager enjoyment or interest
- 10,063extantStill in existence; not destroyed or lost.
- 10,064fathomto understand something after thinking about it carefully
- 10,065fianceeA woman who is engaged to be married.
- 10,066fictitiousNot real or true; invented or imagined.
- 10,067firsthandobtained directly from the original source, without an intermediary.
- 10,068flashyAttracting attention by being very bright, showy, or ostentatious.
- 10,069floppyTending to hang or flop loosely; not firm or rigid.
- 10,070fluoridea compound of fluorine, commonly added to water or toothpaste to strengthen teeth.
- 10,071frata fraternity; a social organization for male college students.
- 10,072geologicrelating to the structure and history of the Earth's rocks and layers.
- 10,073guidelineA rule or piece of advice about how something should be done.
- 10,074headmasterThe principal or chief teacher in charge of a school, especially a private or boys' school.
- 10,075heartlandthe central or most important part of a country or region, especially one that is considered typical of its culture or values.
- 10,076hedgehogA small nocturnal mammal covered in short, sharp spines on its back.
- 10,077heinousUtterly wicked or evil; shockingly cruel.
- 10,078hoeA long-handled garden tool with a flat blade, used for loosening soil and removing weeds.
- 10,079hypnosisA trance-like state of deep relaxation and heightened suggestibility, usually induced by another person.
- 10,080impeccableIn perfect condition; without any flaws or errors.
- 10,081inboundTravelling towards a place, especially returning to a starting point.
- 10,082inferenceA conclusion reached by reasoning from evidence or premises.
- 10,083infiltrateto enter or gain access to an organization or place gradually and secretly.
- 10,084inflatableable to be filled with air or gas to become firm or larger in size.
- 10,085inhaleto breathe in air or another substance into the lungs
- 10,086instinctivelydone automatically, without thinking, based on natural instinct.
- 10,087intolerantunwilling to accept views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one's own.
- 10,088jellyfisha soft, boneless sea creature with a jelly-like body and trailing tentacles.
- 10,089judoA Japanese martial art using throws and holds to defeat an opponent, developed from jujitsu.
- 10,090lamentto express grief or sorrow about something
- 10,091leachto drain away or be removed from a substance by the action of a percolating liquid.
- 10,092leftya person who uses their left hand as the dominant hand; also informally, someone with left-wing political views.
- 10,093malpracticenegligent or improper professional conduct, especially by a doctor or lawyer.
- 10,094manipulativeControlling others in a clever and unfair way for one's own benefit.
- 10,095marginallyby a small amount; only slightly.
- 10,096microbiologyThe branch of science that deals with microscopic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
- 10,097modernitythe quality or condition of being modern; the state of contemporary life and thought.
- 10,098motherfuckersa very vulgar and offensive plural noun used as an intensely strong insult toward people.
- 10,099nectara sweet liquid produced by flowers, or any delicious drink.
- 10,100nitratea salt or ester of nitric acid, commonly used in fertilizers and food preservation.