The 10,901–11,000 most common English words

  1. 10,901turnpikeA highway, especially one where tolls are collected.
  2. 10,902unattendednot watched over or cared for; left without supervision.
  3. 10,903unbeatableimpossible to defeat or surpass; the best possible.
  4. 10,904undertakera person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial and organize funerals.
  5. 10,905unionistspeople who support or belong to a trade union or a political union.
  6. 10,906vulturea large bird that feeds on the flesh of dead animals.
  7. 10,907waterwaya river, canal, or other route suitable for travel by water.
  8. 10,908whistleblowera person who exposes illegal or unethical activity within an organization to the public or authorities.
  9. 10,909absenteeA person who is absent from a place where they are expected to be, especially work or school.
  10. 10,910anecdotalBased on personal accounts or isolated examples rather than systematic research or statistics.
  11. 10,911anemiaA condition in which the blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body.
  12. 10,912animosityStrong hostility or hatred toward someone.
  13. 10,913autoimmuneRelating to a condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own healthy cells.
  14. 10,914beggara person who lives by asking others for money or food
  15. 10,915bouncyTending to bounce or spring back easily; lively and cheerful.
  16. 10,916canteena small container used for carrying drinking water, especially by soldiers or hikers; also a cafeteria in a school or workplace.
  17. 10,917capacitorAn electronic component that stores and releases electrical energy.
  18. 10,918carbohydrateA substance in foods such as bread and rice that gives the body energy.
  19. 10,919cavaliershowing a lack of proper concern; treating important matters without enough care or respect.
  20. 10,920centrista person whose political views fall in the middle, avoiding radical left or right positions.
  21. 10,921chauffeurA person employed to drive a private or hired car for someone else.
  22. 10,922circulateto move or spread through a group or area; to distribute widely.
  23. 10,923clergymanA man who is ordained to perform religious duties, such as a minister, priest, or pastor.
  24. 10,924climberA person who climbs mountains or other steep surfaces.
  25. 10,925coliseumA large stadium or arena used for public entertainment and events.
  26. 10,926commandmentan official rule or divine command that people are expected to obey
  27. 10,927conceivablecapable of being imagined or believed; possible
  28. 10,928condoneto accept or allow behavior that is considered wrong
  29. 10,929contiguoussharing a common border; touching or adjoining at the edge.
  30. 10,930councilmanA male member of a city or town council.
  31. 10,931cranberrya small, round, tart red berry grown in boggy ground, often made into juice or sauce.
  32. 10,932croftA small enclosed field or piece of farmland, typically attached to a house in Scotland or northern England.
  33. 10,933custardA thick, creamy dessert sauce made from milk, eggs, and sugar, often served hot or cold.
  34. 10,934deflectTo cause something to change direction by hitting or touching it; to turn aside.
  35. 10,935deregulationThe removal or reduction of government rules and restrictions controlling an industry or business.
  36. 10,936desolateempty and lacking inhabitants; bleak and lonely.
  37. 10,937devourto eat food quickly and eagerly, or to take in something with great enthusiasm.
  38. 10,938diggera person or machine that digs the ground.
  39. 10,939disarmamentthe reduction or withdrawal of military weapons and forces.
  40. 10,940dishonestythe quality of being untruthful or not straightforward; deceitfulness.
  41. 10,941divergencethe process or state of moving apart or differing from each other
  42. 10,942doublyto twice the degree; in two ways at once.
  43. 10,943doughnuta small, ring-shaped or filled cake fried in hot oil.
  44. 10,944embodyto represent or express something in a concrete form.
  45. 10,945envisionto imagine or picture something in the mind, especially a future possibility.
  46. 10,946equivalencethe state of being equal or having the same value, function, or meaning.
  47. 10,947esotericintended for or understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge.
  48. 10,948euthanasiaThe painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable disease, done as an act of mercy.
  49. 10,949felonA person who has committed a serious crime (a felony).
  50. 10,950flammableEasily set on fire; capable of burning quickly.
  51. 10,951footnotea note at the bottom of a page that gives extra information about something in the main text.
  52. 10,952grapefruitA large, round citrus fruit with a yellow or pink skin and a slightly bitter taste.
  53. 10,953grateto shred or grind food by rubbing it against a rough surface.
  54. 10,954greyhounda breed of tall, slender dog known for its speed, often used in racing.
  55. 10,955hairdresserA person whose job is to cut, style, and treat people's hair.
  56. 10,956hardnessthe quality of being firm, solid, or resistant to scratching or pressure.
  57. 10,957hillyHaving many hills; characterized by an uneven, elevated landscape.
  58. 10,958honeto sharpen or refine a skill or ability through practice.
  59. 10,959hotspota place of significant activity, interest, or danger; also a Wi-Fi access point.
  60. 10,960humblyIn a modest and respectful way, without pride or arrogance.
  61. 10,961incomprehensibleimpossible to understand; not able to be comprehended.
  62. 10,962inertiaa tendency to remain unchanged or resist change; in physics, the property of matter to stay at rest or in motion unless acted upon by an outside force.
  63. 10,963infestationthe presence of a large number of pests or harmful organisms in a place.
  64. 10,964insurrectionA violent uprising against an established authority or government.
  65. 10,965intolerableToo extreme or unpleasant to be endured; unbearable.
  66. 10,966lazinessThe quality of being unwilling to work or make effort; habitual idleness.
  67. 10,967leecha person who takes from others without giving anything in return; a bloodsucking worm.
  68. 10,968leiA garland of flowers worn around the neck, especially as a symbol of greeting or celebration in Hawaii.
  69. 10,969madlyin a wild, extreme, or passionate manner; intensely
  70. 10,970minimiseto reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree.
  71. 10,971miserablyin a very unhappy or unsuccessful way; wretchedly.
  72. 10,972mutilationthe act of severely damaging or disfiguring a body or object by cutting or destroying parts of it.
  73. 10,973niftyCleverly useful or skillfully made; neat and practical.
  74. 10,974palladiuma safeguard or source of protection; also a rare metallic element used in catalysts and jewelry.
  75. 10,975passera person who passes by a place, especially on foot.
  76. 10,976pathogena microorganism, such as a bacterium or virus, that causes disease.
  77. 10,977piazzaA public square or marketplace, especially in an Italian town.
  78. 10,978possessiveWanting to own or control something (or someone) exclusively; unwilling to share.
  79. 10,979prefecturean administrative district or region in certain countries, especially Japan.
  80. 10,980pretentiousAttempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, or culture than one actually has.
  81. 10,981promenadea leisurely walk or a paved public path, especially along a waterfront.
  82. 10,982pronounA word that takes the place of a noun, such as 'he', 'she', or 'they'.
  83. 10,983proximalLocated nearest to the point of attachment or the center of the body.
  84. 10,984rapporta close and harmonious relationship in which people understand each other well.
  85. 10,985raptureA feeling of intense joy or delight; ecstasy.
  86. 10,986rationa fixed amount of something that is officially allowed to one person.
  87. 10,987rectifyTo put something right; to correct a mistake or problem.
  88. 10,988rudimentaryBasic and undeveloped; at the simplest or earliest stage.
  89. 10,989screenwritera person who writes scripts for films or television programs.
  90. 10,990seineA large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water, with floats at the top and weights at the bottom.
  91. 10,991selectora person or thing that selects, or a pattern used to identify elements to be styled or targeted.
  92. 10,992shawla large piece of fabric worn over the shoulders or head for warmth or decoration.
  93. 10,993shillingA former British coin worth one twentieth of a pound.
  94. 10,994shrouda covering that hides or conceals something.
  95. 10,995skimto read or glance through something quickly without attention to detail.
  96. 10,996solicitationThe act of asking or requesting something, especially money or support.
  97. 10,997starboardThe right side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward.
  98. 10,998stardusttiny particles from stars; a magical or dreamy quality.
  99. 10,999stereotypicalconforming to a fixed, oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
  100. 11,000supersededreplaced by something newer or better; made outdated.