The 11,601–11,700 most common English words

11,601handballan infraction in soccer where a player deliberately touches the ball with their hand or arm; also a sport played by throwing a ball at a goal.
11,602hectareA unit of area equal to 10,000 square metres, used especially in measuring land.
11,603hereforda breed of beef cattle originally from Herefordshire, England, typically reddish-brown with a white face.
11,604hijackto illegally seize control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, or to take over something by force.
11,605hologramA three-dimensional image formed by the interference of light beams, appearing to have depth and volume.
11,606humankindhuman beings considered as a group; the human race.
11,607hydroelectricrelating to electricity produced by the force of flowing or falling water.
11,608immunologythe branch of biology and medicine that studies the immune system and its responses.
11,609kilnA furnace or oven used to bake, dry, or fire clay, bricks, or other materials.
11,610landownera person who owns land, especially a large amount of it.
11,611latvianrelating to Latvia, its people, or their language; also the language spoken in Latvia.
11,612lilaca shrub with fragrant purple or white flowers, or the pale purple color associated with those flowers.
11,613limelightthe focus of public attention or fame.
11,614listera plow with a double moldboard that throws soil to both sides, creating ridges and furrows.
11,615loatheTo feel intense dislike or disgust toward something or someone.
11,616logisticrelating to the practical organization and coordination of a complex operation.
11,617macaroniA type of pasta shaped like short tubes, used in many dishes.
11,618manganesea hard, brittle, grayish-white metallic element used in steel production and other industrial processes.
11,619mantisA slender predatory insect known for its upright stance and grasping front legs, often appearing to be in a praying position.
11,620mayanrelating to the Maya people, their culture, language, or ancient civilization of Mesoamerica.
11,621midsummerThe middle of summer; the period around the summer solstice.
11,622momentousof great importance or significance, especially in having a major effect on the future.
11,623nightfallthe time in the evening when it becomes dark; dusk
11,624notaryA person officially authorized to witness signatures and certify legal documents.
11,625observableable to be noticed or perceived by the senses or instruments.
11,626occupantA person who lives in or uses a place or vehicle.
11,627organisera person who arranges and coordinates an event or activity.
11,628outfieldThe area of a baseball or cricket field beyond the infield, or the players who defend that area.
11,629paddocka small enclosed field or area where horses are kept or exercised.
11,630padreA chaplain or priest, especially one serving in the military.
11,631panga sudden sharp feeling of pain or distress
11,632participatoryinvolving active participation or contribution from people rather than passive observation.
11,633pneumaticoperated by or filled with compressed air.
11,634polyesterA synthetic fabric or plastic made from polymer fibers, commonly used in clothing and textiles.
11,635polynomialan algebraic expression consisting of variables and coefficients combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication, with non-negative integer exponents.
11,636porridgea soft, thick food made by boiling oats or another grain in water or milk.
11,637protesterA person who publicly shows disagreement with something.
11,638puga small dog breed with a flat face, wrinkled snout, and curly tail.
11,639refurbishmentThe process of cleaning, repairing, and improving something to restore it to good condition.
11,640renownThe state of being widely known and admired; fame.
11,641revelto take great pleasure or delight in something
11,642roundtableA meeting or discussion where all participants have equal status and can speak openly.
11,643rowera person who propels a boat using oars
11,644ruta fixed, boring pattern of behavior that is hard to change
11,645salaamA respectful greeting or gesture of peace, especially in Muslim cultures, often performed by bowing with the right hand touching the forehead.
11,646scapegoatA person who is blamed for the wrongdoings or mistakes of others.
11,647secretiona substance produced and released by a cell, gland, or organ; or the process of producing and releasing such a substance.
11,648shipwreckthe destruction or sinking of a ship, or the wreck of a ship that has sunk.
11,649shrewdHaving sharp powers of judgment; clever and practical in dealing with situations.
11,650shudderto shake involuntarily, especially from fear or disgust.
11,651sicilianrelating to Sicily, an island region of southern Italy, or a style originating from there.
11,652slalomA race in which competitors navigate a winding course between a series of poles or gates.
11,653smuggleto move goods or people secretly and illegally across a border.
11,654solderA metal alloy melted and used to join metal parts together.
11,655spireA tall, tapering pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church tower.
11,656spouta tube or lip through which liquid is poured or discharged.
11,657sproutto begin to grow or develop; to produce new shoots or buds.
11,658stencha strong and very unpleasant smell.
11,659stochasticRandomly determined; having a probability distribution that can be analyzed statistically.
11,660subsistenceThe minimum resources needed to maintain life; a way of living with only basic necessities.
11,661subterraneanexisting or situated underground.
11,662superhumanhaving abilities or qualities that exceed normal human limits.
11,663synchronizationthe process of causing things to happen or operate at the same time or rate.
11,664tenacityThe quality of being very determined and not giving up.
11,665tolerableable to be accepted or endured; not too bad
11,666trespassto enter someone's land or property without permission.
11,667tuxedoA formal suit for men, usually black, worn at special occasions.
11,668undevelopednot yet developed; in a natural or raw state without buildings or infrastructure.
11,669unknowinglywithout being aware of what one is doing; without knowledge of the situation.
11,670untouchableimpossible to match, challenge, or criticize; beyond reach or influence.
11,671unwarrantednot justified or authorized; having no good reason.
11,672unwillingnessthe state of not wanting to do something; reluctance
11,673vibratora device that vibrates, used for therapeutic or other purposes.
11,674whiskto beat or stir rapidly, especially with a whisk.
11,675wishfulHaving or expressing strong but unrealistic desires or hopes.
11,676yorubaA major language and ethnic group of West Africa, primarily found in Nigeria, Benin, and Togo.
11,677accountancyThe profession or work of keeping and checking financial records and accounts.
11,678acousticsthe properties of a room or space that determine how sound travels and is heard within it.
11,679actualitythe state of things as they really are; reality.
11,680aeronauticsThe science and practice of travel through the air, including the design and operation of aircraft.
11,681alibiEvidence or a claim that one was elsewhere when a crime was committed.
11,682argentinianrelating to or coming from Argentina.
11,683astuteHaving the ability to understand situations clearly and make good judgments; clever and shrewd.
11,684attainableable to be achieved or reached through effort
11,685aztecrelating to the indigenous Mesoamerican people who built a powerful empire in Mexico before Spanish conquest.
11,686ballerinaa female ballet dancer, especially a principal dancer in a ballet company.
11,687binocularsAn optical device with two eyepieces used to make distant objects appear closer.
11,688brazenbold and shameless; showing no embarrassment about bad behavior.
11,689burlesqueA comic imitation that exaggerates for humorous or satirical effect; a type of theatrical entertainment involving parody.
11,690burrowa hole or tunnel dug by an animal as a dwelling.
11,691campfirean outdoor fire made for warmth, cooking, or atmosphere, typically at a campsite.
11,692castera small wheel fixed to the bottom of a piece of furniture so it can be moved easily.
11,693causationthe relationship in which one event or action directly produces another; the act of causing something.
11,694centerpiecethe most important or prominent item in a display or plan.
11,695chameleonA person or thing that changes its character or appearance to suit different circumstances.
11,696claspa firm grip or embrace; also a fastening device that holds things together.
11,697compulsionAn irresistible urge to do something, often against one's own will.
11,698condominiuma building in which individual units are owned separately by different people, often sharing common areas.
11,699conicalHaving the shape of a cone; tapering to a point from a circular base.
11,700conjureto make something appear as if by magic; to call something to mind vividly.