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