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