The 10,201–10,300 most common English words

  1. 10,201overlayto cover or place something over something else, often as an additional layer.
  2. 10,202paternityThe state of being someone's father; legal or biological fatherhood.
  3. 10,203patriarchalrelating to a social system in which men hold most authority and power.
  4. 10,204pitifulDeserving or arousing feelings of pity; sad and pathetic.
  5. 10,205plethoraan excess or very large amount of something
  6. 10,206plutoniumA radioactive metallic element used as fuel in nuclear reactors and in nuclear weapons.
  7. 10,207prerequisitesomething required as a prior condition before something else can happen or be done
  8. 10,208psychosisA severe mental disorder in which a person loses contact with reality, often involving hallucinations or delusions.
  9. 10,209quantifyto express or measure something as a quantity or number.
  10. 10,210rabiesA fatal viral disease affecting the nervous system, transmitted through the bite of an infected animal.
  11. 10,211recountto tell or describe something that happened
  12. 10,212rectanglea flat shape with four straight sides and four right angles, where opposite sides are equal in length.
  13. 10,213recurrentoccurring repeatedly or periodically
  14. 10,214refilla new supply of something used to fill a container again
  15. 10,215religiouslyin a very regular and devoted way; without fail.
  16. 10,216reliveTo experience a past event again in one's memory or imagination.
  17. 10,217requisiteRequired or necessary for a particular purpose.
  18. 10,218responsiblyin a way that shows good judgment and accountability for one's actions.
  19. 10,219revolveto move in a circle or orbit around a central point
  20. 10,220rightfullyin a way that is morally right or legally justified.
  21. 10,221seduceto attract or tempt someone into doing something, often something they should not do
  22. 10,222semifinalthe round of a competition just before the final, in which the remaining contestants compete to decide who will play in the final.
  23. 10,223shadowydark, mysterious, and difficult to see or know clearly.
  24. 10,224shunTo persistently avoid, ignore, or reject someone or something.
  25. 10,225sidekicka close companion or helper who assists a more prominent person.
  26. 10,226spectrea ghost or phantom; a haunting fear or threat.
  27. 10,227stallionAn adult male horse that has not been castrated.
  28. 10,228stepfatherA man who is married to one's mother but is not one's biological father.
  29. 10,229tapestrya piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by weaving colored threads, often hung on walls.
  30. 10,230tendernessa gentle, caring feeling of warmth and affection toward someone or something.
  31. 10,231terrierA small, energetic breed of dog originally bred to hunt burrowing animals.
  32. 10,232testera person or device that tests something to check its quality or function.
  33. 10,233thirtiesthe decade of age from 30 to 39, or the years 1930–1939.
  34. 10,234thistleA prickly plant with purple or white flower heads, often considered a weed.
  35. 10,235thumbnailA small image or icon that represents a larger file or webpage.
  36. 10,236tickleto touch a part of the body lightly so as to cause laughter or a twitching sensation.
  37. 10,237tittiesan informal or vulgar slang term for breasts.
  38. 10,238tubularhaving the form of a tube; long, hollow, and cylindrical.
  39. 10,239undersidethe surface or side that faces downward; the bottom surface of something.
  40. 10,240uneducatedHaving received little or no formal education; lacking knowledge or learning.
  41. 10,241unloadto remove a load or cargo from a vehicle or container.
  42. 10,242unmarkedhaving no marks, signs, or labels; not identified or distinguished by any marking.
  43. 10,243unreleasednot yet made available or published to the public.
  44. 10,244upkeepthe process of keeping something in good condition; maintenance.
  45. 10,245urnA tall, rounded vase or container, often used to hold the ashes of a cremated person.
  46. 10,246vigila period of staying awake during the night to watch over someone or something, or to pray.
  47. 10,247volleya strike or shot in which the ball is hit before it touches the ground.
  48. 10,248waiveto voluntarily give up or choose not to enforce a right, rule, or claim
  49. 10,249warmlyin a friendly and affectionate manner
  50. 10,250wavyhaving a series of smooth curves; shaped like waves.
  51. 10,251whirlwindSomething done very rapidly and with great energy; also literally a rotating column of air.
  52. 10,252winningsmoney or prizes won through gambling, competition, or games.
  53. 10,253annumA Latin term meaning 'year', used in formal or financial contexts.
  54. 10,254aristocraticRelating to or characteristic of the aristocracy; having an air of noble refinement.
  55. 10,255aromaA pleasant, distinctive smell.
  56. 10,256arsenicA toxic chemical element (symbol As) used in some pesticides and historically as a poison.
  57. 10,257biologicallyin a way that relates to biology or living organisms.
  58. 10,258budgeTo move or cause to move slightly, especially when resistance is involved.
  59. 10,259cheatera person who acts dishonestly to gain an advantage
  60. 10,260cloutinfluence or power, especially in a particular field.
  61. 10,261comicalCausing laughter; amusing in a silly or absurd way.
  62. 10,262commemorativeserving to honor or preserve the memory of a person or event.
  63. 10,263convergeto come together and meet at a point from different directions.
  64. 10,264crucibleA severe test or trial; also a container used for melting substances at high temperatures.
  65. 10,265cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or difficult to understand.
  66. 10,266deletionthe act of removing or erasing something, such as text or data.
  67. 10,267diligentShowing careful and persistent effort in one's work.
  68. 10,268discernto perceive or recognize something clearly, especially when it is not obvious
  69. 10,269dominoa small flat tile used in a game, or something that causes a chain reaction when it falls.
  70. 10,270downgradeto reduce something to a lower rank, level, or quality.
  71. 10,271dreamyHaving a soft, vague, or romantic quality; pleasantly lost in thought or fantasy.
  72. 10,272dungExcrement or feces from animals.
  73. 10,273eela long, snake-like fish that lives in rivers or the sea.
  74. 10,274embryonicin an early, undeveloped stage of growth or development.
  75. 10,275endangerto put someone or something at risk of harm or destruction.
  76. 10,276fanatica person with extreme and uncritical enthusiasm or zeal for something.
  77. 10,277firmwarepermanent software programmed into a hardware device's read-only memory that controls its basic functions.
  78. 10,278formulateto create or develop something carefully and systematically, such as a plan or idea.
  79. 10,279fragmentationthe process of breaking something into small, disconnected pieces or parts.
  80. 10,280gotha style or subculture characterized by dark clothing, makeup, and an interest in gothic aesthetics.
  81. 10,281gracefullyin a smooth, elegant, and controlled manner.
  82. 10,282gubernatorialrelating to a state governor or the office of governor.
  83. 10,283hawthorna thorny shrub or small tree of the rose family, often bearing white or pink flowers and small red berries.
  84. 10,284hoarda secret stock or store of something valuable, kept hidden away.
  85. 10,285hordea large, often disorderly crowd or group.
  86. 10,286impa small mischievous devil or demon; a naughty child.
  87. 10,287implicitlyin a way that is suggested or understood without being directly stated
  88. 10,288inconsistencya situation in which things do not match or agree with each other; lack of consistency.
  89. 10,289ingenuityThe quality of being clever, original, and inventive.
  90. 10,290inorganicNot derived from living organisms; relating to matter that is not biological in origin.
  91. 10,291intestinethe long tube in the body that digests food and absorbs nutrients after it leaves the stomach.
  92. 10,292itineraryA planned route or journey; a detailed plan of travel.
  93. 10,293laira hidden den or resting place used by a wild animal or a criminal.
  94. 10,294lifelessshowing no signs of life; lacking energy or vitality.
  95. 10,295lifelinesomething that provides a vital connection or support to someone in a difficult situation.
  96. 10,296lottoa lottery game in which players choose numbers and win prizes if their numbers are drawn.
  97. 10,297lovableinspiring or deserving affection; easy to love.
  98. 10,298mootOpen to debate but ultimately having no practical significance; irrelevant because the situation has changed.
  99. 10,299nebulaA cloud of gas and dust in outer space, often appearing as a luminous patch in the night sky.
  100. 10,300neurologythe branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders.