The 10,101–10,200 most common English words

1. 10,101pastelA soft, pale shade of a color.
2. 10,102payoffa reward or benefit gained as a result of effort or an action.
3. 10,103pessimisticTending to see the worst side of things or expect bad outcomes.
4. 10,104pesticideA chemical substance used to kill insects, weeds, or other pests that harm crops or plants.
5. 10,105phosphorusA chemical element essential for life, found in fertilizers and living organisms.
6. 10,106platterA large, flat dish used for serving food.
7. 10,107prodto poke or urge someone into action
8. 10,108prodigyA person, especially a young one, with exceptional natural ability or talent.
9. 10,109psychotherapyA treatment for mental or emotional problems through talking and psychological techniques rather than medication.
10. 10,110quilta warm bed covering made of padding stitched between layers of fabric.
11. 10,111regencya period or system of government in which a regent rules on behalf of a monarch who is unable to do so.
12. 10,112reptilea cold-blooded animal with scales that breathes air, such as a snake, lizard, or turtle.
13. 10,113sagto sink, droop, or bend downward under weight or pressure.
14. 10,114saunaa small room or building heated to a high temperature, used for bathing and relaxation.
15. 10,115scruma short, regular team meeting (especially in agile software development) where members report on their work; also a tightly packed group or a rugby formation.
16. 10,116seasonallyin a way that varies with or depends on the season of the year.
17. 10,117sluggishMoving or reacting slowly; lacking energy or vitality.
18. 10,118slumA densely populated urban area with poor housing and living conditions.
19. 10,119smoothiea thick, smooth drink made by blending fruit, vegetables, or other ingredients together.
20. 10,120snarea trap used to catch animals, typically made of wire or cord.
21. 10,121snowflakea single ice crystal or flake of snow that falls from a cloud.
22. 10,122soda piece of earth with grass and its roots growing in it; turf.
23. 10,123stagA man who attends a social event without a female companion; also an adult male deer.
24. 10,124stompto walk or step heavily and loudly on something.
25. 10,125submissiveInclined to accept control or authority without resistance; meekly obedient.
26. 10,126subsectionA division or part of a larger section in a document or law.
27. 10,127suedeA type of soft leather with a velvety surface, made from the underside of animal skin.
28. 10,128summertimethe season or period of summer.
29. 10,129tabloida type of newspaper with small pages that focuses on sensational stories, celebrities, and entertainment.
30. 10,130taurusThe second sign of the zodiac, represented by a bull, covering birthdays from approximately April 20 to May 20.
31. 10,131tealA blue-green color, like the feathers of a teal duck.
32. 10,132throwbacksomething that resembles or is reminiscent of an earlier time or style.
33. 10,133thunderstorma storm with thunder, lightning, and heavy rain
34. 10,134timidlacking self-confidence; easily frightened or shy.
35. 10,135trickleto flow in a small, thin stream
36. 10,136troupeA group of performers, such as actors, singers, or dancers, who tour together.
37. 10,137tweedA rough, woolen fabric, often woven with mixed colors, traditionally associated with outdoor or country clothing.
38. 10,138ultimatumA final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in a serious consequence.
39. 10,139uncutNot cut or edited; left in its original, complete form.
40. 10,140uninterruptedContinuing without any breaks or stops; not disturbed.
41. 10,141widento make or become wider or broader
42. 10,142affirmationA statement or action that confirms or supports something; emotional encouragement.
43. 10,143apiecefor each one; to each person or item individually.
44. 10,144appreciativeFeeling or showing gratitude and recognition of value.
45. 10,145ascendto move upward; to climb or rise to a higher position.
46. 10,146bandagea strip of material used to bind or cover a wound.
47. 10,147bittersweetfeeling both happiness and sadness at the same time.
48. 10,148blightsomething that spoils or damages; a cause of deterioration or ruin.
49. 10,149braida length of hair or thread made by weaving three or more strands together.
50. 10,150bulgeto swell outward; to protrude beyond a normal surface.
51. 10,151cabareta style of entertainment featuring music, dance, and comedy performed in a nightclub or restaurant while the audience dines or drinks.
52. 10,152cathetera thin, flexible tube inserted into the body to deliver or remove fluids.
53. 10,153chemicallyin a way that relates to chemistry or chemical processes.
54. 10,154cinematographyThe art and technique of photography and camerawork in filmmaking.
55. 10,155coincidentallyin a way that happens by chance at the same time or in the same way as something else.
56. 10,156commandantthe commanding officer in charge of a military post, camp, or institution
57. 10,157conduciveMaking a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; helpful.
58. 10,158conscientiousWishing to do what is right; careful and thorough in one's work.
59. 10,159consensualdone with the freely given agreement of all people involved.
60. 10,160crystallineclear and transparent like crystal; having a regular, highly ordered structure.
61. 10,161cyanidea highly toxic chemical compound containing carbon and nitrogen, often used in industrial processes or known as a deadly poison.
62. 10,162deceitthe act of making someone believe something false; dishonest behavior.
63. 10,163denounceTo publicly declare something or someone to be wrong or evil.
64. 10,164derogatoryShowing a critical or disrespectful attitude; tending to belittle or demean.
65. 10,165dismantleTo take apart or break down into components.
66. 10,166eastwardToward or in the direction of the east.
67. 10,167embroiderythe craft or product of decorating fabric with needle and thread to create patterns or pictures.
68. 10,168enigmaSomething mysterious or difficult to understand; a puzzle.
69. 10,169euphoriaA feeling of intense happiness and excited well-being.
70. 10,170fahrenheitA temperature scale on which water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees, commonly used in the United States.
71. 10,171firewalla system designed to block unauthorized access to or from a private network.
72. 10,172fluorescenceThe emission of light by a substance that has absorbed light or other electromagnetic radiation.
73. 10,173forcefulPowerful and assertive; having a strong effect.
74. 10,174fortea thing at which someone excels; a strong point or special talent.
75. 10,175foursthe position of having both hands and both knees on the ground (used in the phrase 'on all fours')
76. 10,176grassyCovered with or resembling grass; having a lot of grass.
77. 10,177hangera shaped frame, usually with a hook, used to hang clothes.
78. 10,178hemto fold and sew the edge of a piece of cloth to finish it neatly.
79. 10,179hitmana person who is paid to murder someone; a professional killer.
80. 10,180housekeepingthe work of cleaning and maintaining a house or hotel, or routine tasks that keep a system running smoothly.
81. 10,181infiltrationthe act of secretly entering or gaining access to an organization or place.
82. 10,182insidiousProceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.
83. 10,183intimatelyin a very close, detailed, or thorough manner
84. 10,184jargonspecialized words or expressions used by a particular group or profession.
85. 10,185kayaka small, narrow boat propelled by a double-bladed paddle.
86. 10,186kneelto go down on one or both knees.
87. 10,187leakagethe accidental escape of liquid, gas, or other substance through a hole or crack.
88. 10,188liberateto set someone or something free from imprisonment, oppression, or restriction.
89. 10,189logisticalrelating to the careful organization and coordination of a complex operation or activity.
90. 10,190loopholean ambiguity or omission in a law or rule that allows someone to avoid its intended effect.
91. 10,191luminousEmitting or reflecting bright light; glowing.
92. 10,192malnutritiona condition caused by not getting enough nutrients or the right balance of nutrients from food.
93. 10,193mathematiciana person who is an expert in mathematics
94. 10,194mayonnaisea thick, creamy sauce made from eggs, oil, and vinegar or lemon juice, used as a condiment or dressing.
95. 10,195melodichaving a pleasant or tuneful sequence of musical notes.
96. 10,196meticulousShowing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
97. 10,197nighnear or nearly; close in time or place.
98. 10,198nocturnalactive during the night rather than the day.
99. 10,199nozzleA short tube or spout at the end of a pipe or hose that controls the flow of liquid or gas.
100. 10,200offsidein a position ahead of the ball or last defender where play is not permitted, especially in football/soccer.