The 11,201–11,300 most common English words

11,201raptora bird of prey, such as an eagle, hawk, or owl, that hunts other animals for food.
11,202ratchetto increase or cause to increase by small degrees, step by step (often used with 'up').
11,203ravinea deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually formed by a stream or river.
11,204redressremedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance
11,205regenerateto grow or be produced again after being lost or destroyed.
11,206reincarnationThe rebirth of a soul in a new body after death.
11,207rifeFull of something undesirable; widespread.
11,208samaritana person who helps someone in need, especially a stranger.
11,209saxophoneA woodwind instrument with a metal body and a reed mouthpiece, commonly used in jazz and classical music.
11,210settlera person who moves to a new, often undeveloped area to live there permanently.
11,211severto cut or break off completely; to put an end to a connection or relationship.
11,212sharpento make something have a finer edge or point; to improve a skill or ability.
11,213shellfishan aquatic animal that has a shell, such as a crab, shrimp, or oyster.
11,214shrapnelfragments of a bomb, shell, or other object thrown out by an explosion.
11,215shutouta game or contest in which one side is prevented from scoring at all.
11,216sickleA tool with a curved blade and a short handle, used for cutting grain or grass.
11,217singletona single item or element that stands alone, separate from others of its kind.
11,218skita short, humorous dramatic piece or comedy sketch.
11,219slavicrelating to the Slavs or their languages, cultures, and traditions.
11,220snuffto extinguish a flame by pinching or covering it; to put out.
11,221solidlyin a firm, strong, or reliable manner
11,222stairwayA set of steps or stairs, especially one inside a building, that connects different floors.
11,223starryfull of or lit by many stars; resembling or suggesting stars.
11,224stoicEnduring pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining.
11,225supersonicFaster than the speed of sound.
11,226tablespoonA large spoon used for measuring or serving; the amount it holds.
11,227technologicallyin a way that relates to or involves technology
11,228temperanceModeration and self-restraint, especially in the consumption of alcohol.
11,229thrashto move wildly or violently, or to defeat someone completely.
11,230tombstonea stone marker placed over a grave, usually showing the name and dates of the deceased.
11,231tributarya river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake.
11,232turdA piece of solid waste excreted from the body; feces.
11,233uncheckednot controlled, restrained, or verified; allowed to continue without being stopped.
11,234unhappinessthe state of feeling sad or not content.
11,235unimaginableimpossible or extremely difficult to imagine; beyond what the mind can conceive.
11,236unsecuredNot backed by collateral or a guarantee; not made safe or protected.
11,237utopianRelating to or aiming for a perfect but unrealistic ideal society or situation.
11,238warshipa ship built and equipped for naval warfare.
11,239wholeheartedlywith complete sincerity, enthusiasm, and commitment; without any reservation.
11,240widowedhaving lost one's spouse through death and not remarried.
11,241zeniththe highest point reached by a celestial body; the peak or pinnacle of something.
11,242abbreviationa shortened form of a word or phrase.
11,243abusera person who treats someone else in a cruel, harmful, or violent way.
11,244actinA protein found in muscle and other cells that forms filaments involved in movement and structural support.
11,245adhesionthe quality of sticking firmly to a surface or substance.
11,246animateto bring to life or make lively; to create movement in drawings or figures.
11,247asymmetricnot identical on both sides; lacking symmetry.
11,248atrociousExtremely bad or unpleasant; shockingly cruel or wicked.
11,249autobiographicalrelating to or describing one's own life story.
11,250avertto turn away or prevent something from happening
11,251avianrelating to or characteristic of birds
11,252bayoua slow-moving, marshy body of water found mainly in the southern United States.
11,253bodybuildingthe activity of doing exercises to develop and enlarge the muscles of the body.
11,254bullishOptimistic about rising prices or future success; expecting improvement.
11,255chimeto make a clear ringing sound, as a bell or clock does.
11,256chromiumA hard, shiny metallic element used in alloys and plating.
11,257circumstantialBased on inference from indirect evidence rather than direct proof.
11,258claimanta person who makes a formal claim, especially for money or a legal right.
11,259closenessthe state of being near or having a strong emotional bond with someone.
11,260collectiblean item worth collecting because it is rare, interesting, or valuable.
11,261conductivitythe ability of a material to conduct electricity or heat.
11,262contextualrelating to or depending on the surrounding circumstances or context.
11,263cordona line or ring of police, soldiers, or barriers enclosing or guarding an area.
11,264cramto study intensively in a short period of time; to stuff things tightly into a space.
11,265crosswordA word puzzle in which answers to clues are written into a grid of squares, going across and down.
11,266cuckooA bird known for laying its eggs in other birds' nests; also used informally to mean crazy or foolish.
11,267cuddlypleasant to hold close; soft and lovable in appearance or feel.
11,268decipherto succeed in understanding something that is difficult to read or interpret.
11,269delveto research or explore a subject thoroughly and carefully
11,270depletionthe reduction of something by a large amount, often to dangerously low levels
11,271dispersalthe process of spreading or scattering things over a wide area.
11,272displeasurea feeling of annoyance or mild anger; dissatisfaction.
11,273dissto disrespect or speak about someone in a contemptuous or insulting way.
11,274effortlessRequiring no effort; done with ease and naturalness.
11,275eyeshadowA cosmetic product applied to the eyelids to add color or effect.
11,276finisherA person who completes a task or race to its end.
11,277flukea lucky or chance occurrence, especially an unlikely success.
11,278fondnessA gentle liking or affection for someone or something.
11,279furnishto provide or supply something needed
11,280gauntleta severe test or ordeal involving a series of challenges or attacks from multiple sides.
11,281ghostlyresembling or suggesting a ghost; faint and eerie.
11,282grouseto grumble or complain persistently about something.
11,283growlto make a low, threatening rumbling sound, usually from an animal's throat.
11,284habitualDone regularly as a habit; usual or typical for a particular person.
11,285hammocka hanging bed made of cloth or rope, suspended between two supports.
11,286hatera person who feels strong dislike or hostility toward someone, often expressing it publicly.
11,287hazyCovered in haze; not clear or distinct; vague.
11,288horticulturalrelating to the cultivation of gardens and plants.
11,289idealisticHaving high ideals or unrealistically optimistic beliefs about how things should be.
11,290impedeto slow down or block the progress of something or someone.
11,291imperialista person or system that supports extending a country's power and influence through conquest or domination of other nations.
11,292inflamedSwollen, red, and painful due to injury or infection; also means aroused to strong emotion.
11,293inhumanelacking compassion or kindness; cruel and brutal toward people or animals.
11,294instantaneoushappening or done immediately, with no delay.
11,295italicsA style of slanted typeface used for emphasis or to indicate titles.
11,296jinxto bring bad luck to someone or something
11,297joblesswithout a job; unemployed.
11,298jurisprudenceThe theory, philosophy, and science of law.
11,299justifiableable to be shown to be right or reasonable; defensible.
11,300linkagea connection or relationship between two or more things.