The 10,201–10,300 most common English words
- 10,201overlayto cover or place something over something else, often as an additional layer.
- 10,202paternityThe state of being someone's father; legal or biological fatherhood.
- 10,203patriarchalrelating to a social system in which men hold most authority and power.
- 10,204pitifulDeserving or arousing feelings of pity; sad and pathetic.
- 10,205plethoraan excess or very large amount of something
- 10,206plutoniumA radioactive metallic element used as fuel in nuclear reactors and in nuclear weapons.
- 10,207prerequisitesomething required as a prior condition before something else can happen or be done
- 10,208psychosisA severe mental disorder in which a person loses contact with reality, often involving hallucinations or delusions.
- 10,209quantifyto express or measure something as a quantity or number.
- 10,210rabiesA fatal viral disease affecting the nervous system, transmitted through the bite of an infected animal.
- 10,211recountto tell or describe something that happened
- 10,212rectanglea flat shape with four straight sides and four right angles, where opposite sides are equal in length.
- 10,213recurrentoccurring repeatedly or periodically
- 10,214refilla new supply of something used to fill a container again
- 10,215religiouslyin a very regular and devoted way; without fail.
- 10,216reliveTo experience a past event again in one's memory or imagination.
- 10,217requisiteRequired or necessary for a particular purpose.
- 10,218responsiblyin a way that shows good judgment and accountability for one's actions.
- 10,219revolveto move in a circle or orbit around a central point
- 10,220rightfullyin a way that is morally right or legally justified.
- 10,221seduceto attract or tempt someone into doing something, often something they should not do
- 10,222semifinalthe round of a competition just before the final, in which the remaining contestants compete to decide who will play in the final.
- 10,223shadowydark, mysterious, and difficult to see or know clearly.
- 10,224shunTo persistently avoid, ignore, or reject someone or something.
- 10,225sidekicka close companion or helper who assists a more prominent person.
- 10,226spectrea ghost or phantom; a haunting fear or threat.
- 10,227stallionAn adult male horse that has not been castrated.
- 10,228stepfatherA man who is married to one's mother but is not one's biological father.
- 10,229tapestrya piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by weaving colored threads, often hung on walls.
- 10,230tendernessa gentle, caring feeling of warmth and affection toward someone or something.
- 10,231terrierA small, energetic breed of dog originally bred to hunt burrowing animals.
- 10,232testera person or device that tests something to check its quality or function.
- 10,233thirtiesthe decade of age from 30 to 39, or the years 1930–1939.
- 10,234thistleA prickly plant with purple or white flower heads, often considered a weed.
- 10,235thumbnailA small image or icon that represents a larger file or webpage.
- 10,236tickleto touch a part of the body lightly so as to cause laughter or a twitching sensation.
- 10,237tittiesan informal or vulgar slang term for breasts.
- 10,238tubularhaving the form of a tube; long, hollow, and cylindrical.
- 10,239undersidethe surface or side that faces downward; the bottom surface of something.
- 10,240uneducatedHaving received little or no formal education; lacking knowledge or learning.
- 10,241unloadto remove a load or cargo from a vehicle or container.
- 10,242unmarkedhaving no marks, signs, or labels; not identified or distinguished by any marking.
- 10,243unreleasednot yet made available or published to the public.
- 10,244upkeepthe process of keeping something in good condition; maintenance.
- 10,245urnA tall, rounded vase or container, often used to hold the ashes of a cremated person.
- 10,246vigila period of staying awake during the night to watch over someone or something, or to pray.
- 10,247volleya strike or shot in which the ball is hit before it touches the ground.
- 10,248waiveto voluntarily give up or choose not to enforce a right, rule, or claim
- 10,249warmlyin a friendly and affectionate manner
- 10,250wavyhaving a series of smooth curves; shaped like waves.
- 10,251whirlwindSomething done very rapidly and with great energy; also literally a rotating column of air.
- 10,252winningsmoney or prizes won through gambling, competition, or games.
- 10,253annumA Latin term meaning 'year', used in formal or financial contexts.
- 10,254aristocraticRelating to or characteristic of the aristocracy; having an air of noble refinement.
- 10,255aromaA pleasant, distinctive smell.
- 10,256arsenicA toxic chemical element (symbol As) used in some pesticides and historically as a poison.
- 10,257biologicallyin a way that relates to biology or living organisms.
- 10,258budgeTo move or cause to move slightly, especially when resistance is involved.
- 10,259cheatera person who acts dishonestly to gain an advantage
- 10,260cloutinfluence or power, especially in a particular field.
- 10,261comicalCausing laughter; amusing in a silly or absurd way.
- 10,262commemorativeserving to honor or preserve the memory of a person or event.
- 10,263convergeto come together and meet at a point from different directions.
- 10,264crucibleA severe test or trial; also a container used for melting substances at high temperatures.
- 10,265cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or difficult to understand.
- 10,266deletionthe act of removing or erasing something, such as text or data.
- 10,267diligentShowing careful and persistent effort in one's work.
- 10,268discernto perceive or recognize something clearly, especially when it is not obvious
- 10,269dominoa small flat tile used in a game, or something that causes a chain reaction when it falls.
- 10,270downgradeto reduce something to a lower rank, level, or quality.
- 10,271dreamyHaving a soft, vague, or romantic quality; pleasantly lost in thought or fantasy.
- 10,272dungExcrement or feces from animals.
- 10,273eela long, snake-like fish that lives in rivers or the sea.
- 10,274embryonicin an early, undeveloped stage of growth or development.
- 10,275endangerto put someone or something at risk of harm or destruction.
- 10,276fanatica person with extreme and uncritical enthusiasm or zeal for something.
- 10,277firmwarepermanent software programmed into a hardware device's read-only memory that controls its basic functions.
- 10,278formulateto create or develop something carefully and systematically, such as a plan or idea.
- 10,279fragmentationthe process of breaking something into small, disconnected pieces or parts.
- 10,280gotha style or subculture characterized by dark clothing, makeup, and an interest in gothic aesthetics.
- 10,281gracefullyin a smooth, elegant, and controlled manner.
- 10,282gubernatorialrelating to a state governor or the office of governor.
- 10,283hawthorna thorny shrub or small tree of the rose family, often bearing white or pink flowers and small red berries.
- 10,284hoarda secret stock or store of something valuable, kept hidden away.
- 10,285hordea large, often disorderly crowd or group.
- 10,286impa small mischievous devil or demon; a naughty child.
- 10,287implicitlyin a way that is suggested or understood without being directly stated
- 10,288inconsistencya situation in which things do not match or agree with each other; lack of consistency.
- 10,289ingenuityThe quality of being clever, original, and inventive.
- 10,290inorganicNot derived from living organisms; relating to matter that is not biological in origin.
- 10,291intestinethe long tube in the body that digests food and absorbs nutrients after it leaves the stomach.
- 10,292itineraryA planned route or journey; a detailed plan of travel.
- 10,293laira hidden den or resting place used by a wild animal or a criminal.
- 10,294lifelessshowing no signs of life; lacking energy or vitality.
- 10,295lifelinesomething that provides a vital connection or support to someone in a difficult situation.
- 10,296lottoa lottery game in which players choose numbers and win prizes if their numbers are drawn.
- 10,297lovableinspiring or deserving affection; easy to love.
- 10,298mootOpen to debate but ultimately having no practical significance; irrelevant because the situation has changed.
- 10,299nebulaA cloud of gas and dust in outer space, often appearing as a luminous patch in the night sky.
- 10,300neurologythe branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders.