The 10,501–10,600 most common English words

  1. 10,501inquestAn official investigation, especially one held by a coroner, to find out the cause of someone's death.
  2. 10,502ionicrelating to or involving ions, especially a type of chemical bond formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms.
  3. 10,503jinglea light ringing sound made by small bells or metal objects, or a short catchy tune used in advertising.
  4. 10,504kilometreA unit of length equal to one thousand metres.
  5. 10,505kinka sharp twist or curl in something that is otherwise straight.
  6. 10,506lococrazy or insane (informal)
  7. 10,507lorryA large, heavy motor vehicle used for transporting goods by road.
  8. 10,508magnoliaa flowering tree or shrub known for its large, showy white or pink flowers.
  9. 10,509medialSituated in or relating to the middle, especially the midline of the body.
  10. 10,510mercantilerelating to trade or commerce; of or characteristic of merchants.
  11. 10,511migratoryMoving from one region or habitat to another, especially seasonally.
  12. 10,512mingleto mix or socialize freely with others
  13. 10,513modernista person who supports or practices modernism, favoring new ideas and styles over traditional ones.
  14. 10,514movera person or company that has power and influence, or one that causes change and action.
  15. 10,515nomenclatureA system of names used in a particular field or subject.
  16. 10,516outbackthe remote, arid interior regions of Australia, far from cities and towns.
  17. 10,517outcryA strong expression of public anger or disapproval.
  18. 10,518panoramicDescribing a wide, unobstructed view of a large area.
  19. 10,519paparazziPhotographers who aggressively pursue celebrities to take candid pictures for sale to the media.
  20. 10,520paveto cover a surface with a hard material such as asphalt or concrete to make it smooth and firm.
  21. 10,521philanthropicshowing concern for human welfare through generous donations or charitable acts.
  22. 10,522playhousea small structure built for children to play in, or a theater.
  23. 10,523plowA farm tool used to cut and turn over soil in preparation for planting.
  24. 10,524preferentialgiving an advantage to a particular person or group; favoring one over others.
  25. 10,525prolongTo make something last longer; to extend the duration of something.
  26. 10,526propaneA flammable hydrocarbon gas used as fuel for heating, cooking, and engines.
  27. 10,527redirectto change the direction or focus of something toward a new target.
  28. 10,528relentlesslyin a way that never stops or becomes less intense; persistently and without mercy.
  29. 10,529reusableable to be used again after cleaning or processing.
  30. 10,530rowdyNoisy, disorderly, and causing trouble; rough in behavior.
  31. 10,531saffronA deep yellow-orange spice made from the dried stigmas of a crocus flower, used in cooking and dyeing.
  32. 10,532sassyboldly disrespectful or cheeky in a lively, spirited way.
  33. 10,533schoolboya boy who attends school, typically referring to a young male student.
  34. 10,534scoreboarda large board or display showing the current score of a game or competition.
  35. 10,535senderA person or thing that sends a message, letter, or package.
  36. 10,536septicinfected with harmful bacteria; relating to sepsis or putrefaction.
  37. 10,537skateboarda short narrow board with small wheels, used for riding and performing tricks
  38. 10,538slidera type of pitch in baseball that curves sideways as it approaches the batter.
  39. 10,539somathe cell body of a neuron, excluding its axon and dendrites.
  40. 10,540subversiveseeking to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority.
  41. 10,541suggestivetending to bring a particular idea or image to mind; implying something indirectly.
  42. 10,542suitabilitythe quality of being right or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.
  43. 10,543superstitiona belief or practice based on fear of the unknown or trust in magic or luck, rather than reason or science.
  44. 10,544symmetricHaving exact correspondence of shape or size on opposite sides of a dividing line.
  45. 10,545takinA large stocky ungulate (Budorcas taxicolor) native to the eastern Himalayas and western China, related to goats and musk oxen.
  46. 10,546ticAn involuntary, repeated muscle movement or sound that a person cannot easily control.
  47. 10,547tomeA large, heavy, or scholarly book.
  48. 10,548tonneA metric unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms.
  49. 10,549totalitarianrelating to a system of government that demands complete control over public and private life, allowing no opposition.
  50. 10,550trampto walk heavily or for a long distance, especially over rough ground.
  51. 10,551transistorA small semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electronic signals.
  52. 10,552translucentAllowing light to pass through diffusely, but not transparent enough to see clearly through.
  53. 10,553trotto run at a slow, steady pace between a walk and a full run.
  54. 10,554unbalancedNot equal or fair on all sides; lacking stability or proper proportion.
  55. 10,555unfavorablenot positive or advantageous; likely to cause problems or harm.
  56. 10,556unintentionallyWithout meaning to; not on purpose.
  57. 10,557uniquenessthe quality of being the only one of its kind; being unlike anything else.
  58. 10,558vertexA point where two or more lines, edges, or curves meet; a corner or apex.
  59. 10,559wieldto hold and use a weapon or tool effectively.
  60. 10,560woodworkobjects or structures made from wood, especially interior wooden fittings in a building.
  61. 10,561yellowishHaving a slightly yellow color or tinge.
  62. 10,562aciditythe quality of being acid; the level of acid in a substance
  63. 10,563adofuss, trouble, or excited activity over something minor
  64. 10,564affirmto state something positively and with confidence; to declare to be true.
  65. 10,565agrarianrelating to land, farming, or rural matters.
  66. 10,566airyHaving plenty of fresh air and light; open and breezy.
  67. 10,567anecdoteA short, amusing or interesting story about a real person or event.
  68. 10,568anewagain, in a new or different way
  69. 10,569appeaseto calm or satisfy someone by giving them what they want.
  70. 10,570aptitudeA natural ability or talent for learning or doing something.
  71. 10,571assassinateto murder a prominent or political figure, usually for political reasons.
  72. 10,572backsidethe part of the body you sit on; the buttocks.
  73. 10,573bassista musician who plays the bass guitar or double bass.
  74. 10,574blatantlyin an open and shameless manner; obviously and without any attempt to hide.
  75. 10,575blockersomething or someone that stops progress or prevents an action from happening.
  76. 10,576blowouta sudden bursting of a tire; also an overwhelming victory or a large party.
  77. 10,577briskQuick and energetic; pleasantly cool and fresh.
  78. 10,578bubblycheerful, lively, and full of high spirits
  79. 10,579bummersomething that is disappointing or unpleasant
  80. 10,580cauliflowera vegetable with a large, white, edible flower head surrounded by green leaves.
  81. 10,581chainsawa portable power saw with a toothed chain that moves around a guide bar, used for cutting wood.
  82. 10,582cheetaha large, spotted wild cat known for being the fastest land animal on Earth.
  83. 10,583climaticrelating to the climate of a region or period.
  84. 10,584clockwiseIn the direction that the hands of a clock move, from top to right to bottom to left.
  85. 10,585clockworkthe smooth, regular, and automatic working of a system, like the inner mechanism of a clock.
  86. 10,586conformitybehaviour that follows accepted rules, standards, or customs.
  87. 10,587consorta spouse or partner, especially of a monarch; also, to spend time in company with someone.
  88. 10,588correlateto have a mutual relationship or connection with something else.
  89. 10,589courteousPolite and respectful in manner toward others.
  90. 10,590criticiseto express disapproval of someone or something; to point out faults.
  91. 10,591curiouslyin a way that shows a desire to know or learn something; in a strange or unexpected way.
  92. 10,592deferto delay or postpone something to a later time
  93. 10,593deforestationThe large-scale clearing or removal of forests, usually for agriculture or development.
  94. 10,594demeanorThe way a person behaves or appears to others; outward manner or conduct.
  95. 10,595deplorableDeserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad or unacceptable.
  96. 10,596detergenta cleaning substance used for washing clothes or dishes.
  97. 10,597detoura longer or indirect route taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere along the way.
  98. 10,598downtimea period when work or activity stops; time when a machine or system is not in use.
  99. 10,599downwardstoward a lower place or level; in a descending direction.
  100. 10,600enlargeto make something bigger in size or extent