The 11,801–11,900 most common English words

11,801sheikAn Arab chief or leader, often a respected elder or ruler.
11,802shockinglyin a way that causes great surprise or disbelief; astonishingly.
11,803sinea trigonometric function that, for a given angle in a right triangle, is the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the hypotenuse.
11,804skunka small black-and-white mammal known for spraying a very strong and unpleasant odor when threatened.
11,805slothreluctance to work or make an effort; laziness
11,806slowdowna reduction in speed, activity, or rate of progress.
11,807snitcha person who secretly informs on others; to inform on someone.
11,808snugComfortable, warm, and fitting closely; cozy.
11,809solsticeeither of the two times in the year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky, resulting in the longest or shortest day.
11,810sparselyin a thin or scattered way; not densely
11,811spindlea slender rod or pin used to twist and wind thread in spinning.
11,812spoofA humorous imitation or parody of something.
11,813sportyHaving a style or appearance suitable for sports; casual and active-looking.
11,814staffera person who is employed as a member of a staff in an organization.
11,815sterilizationthe process of making something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.
11,816subtractto take away a number or amount from another; to perform subtraction.
11,817supermodela highly successful and famous fashion model.
11,818susceptibilitythe state of being easily affected or harmed by something
11,819syphilisA bacterial sexually transmitted infection caused by Treponema pallidum, progressing in stages and potentially affecting multiple organs if untreated.
11,820tabletopThe flat upper surface of a table, or something designed to be used on top of a table.
11,821tactilerelating to the sense of touch.
11,822tanglea confused, intertwined mass of things twisted together.
11,823thermodynamicsthe branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat, work, and energy.
11,824thermostatA device that automatically controls temperature by switching heating or cooling systems on and off.
11,825tongaAn island nation in the South Pacific Ocean, officially known as the Kingdom of Tonga.
11,826torta wrongful act that causes harm to someone and for which the law allows a civil remedy.
11,827touchscreena display screen that registers input from a touch of the finger or stylus.
11,828transcendto go beyond the limits of something; to rise above or surpass.
11,829tropea recurring theme, image, or device commonly used in storytelling.
11,830undercutto offer goods or services at a lower price than a competitor, thereby weakening their position.
11,831unfriendlyNot kind or welcoming toward others; cold in manner.
11,832unlicensedoperating without an official permit or license
11,833unproductiveNot producing useful results; failing to achieve anything worthwhile.
11,834viala small container, usually made of glass, used to hold liquid substances.
11,835violinista person who plays the violin
11,836warlorda military commander who controls a region by force, often independently of a central government.
11,837whencefrom what place, source, or cause; from where.
11,838whimsicalPlayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing way.
11,839accordiona portable musical instrument with a keyboard and bellows that is squeezed to produce sound.
11,840aeronauticalRelating to the science or practice of flight and aircraft design.
11,841alimonyMoney that a court orders someone to pay regularly to support their former spouse after a divorce.
11,842alohaA Hawaiian word used as a greeting or farewell, also expressing love, peace, and compassion.
11,843anthropologicalrelating to the study of human societies, cultures, and their development.
11,844anxiouslyin a way that shows worry or nervousness about something uncertain.
11,845apprehensiona feeling of worry or fear about a future event.
11,846aresthe Greek god of war and combat.
11,847articulationthe clear and effective expression of thoughts or feelings in words.
11,848assailantA person who physically attacks another person.
11,849atonementthe act of making amends or reparation for wrongdoing or sin.
11,850auspiciousGiving a strong suggestion of a successful outcome; favorable.
11,851avengera person who takes revenge on behalf of someone who has been wronged.
11,852barricadea barrier erected to block passage or entry.
11,853baselesshaving no facts or good reasons to support it; without foundation.
11,854beatera device or utensil used for beating or mixing food ingredients.
11,855benefactorA person who gives financial or other support to a person, cause, or organization.
11,856biographerA person who writes an account of someone else's life.
11,857blacknessthe quality or state of being completely dark; total darkness.
11,858boyhoodThe period of time when someone is a boy; early male youth.
11,859briefcasea flat, rectangular case with a handle, used for carrying documents or business items.
11,860butteAn isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions.
11,861campsitea place where people camp, especially an area set aside for camping
11,862canistera small, usually cylindrical container used for storing food, gas, or other materials.
11,863chronicallypersistently or constantly over a long period of time, especially with regard to a problem or condition.
11,864coherencethe quality of being logical, consistent, and forming a unified whole.
11,865complainantA person who makes a formal complaint or brings a legal action against another.
11,866consonanta speech sound or letter that is not a vowel, produced by partly or fully blocking airflow through the mouth.
11,867correlationsmutual relationships or connections between two or more things, especially as expressed statistically.
11,868crucifixionthe act of putting someone to death by nailing or binding them to a cross.
11,869cursorA movable indicator on a computer screen that shows where input will occur.
11,870deductTo subtract or take away an amount from a total.
11,871diaphragmThe dome-shaped muscle below the lungs that controls breathing.
11,872dichotomya division into two contrasting or opposing groups or ideas
11,873diminutiveExtremely small in size; tiny.
11,874dispensaryA place where medicines or medical supplies are prepared and given out.
11,875doubtlessalmost certainly; without doubt.
11,876emphaticexpressing something forcefully and clearly; showing strong emphasis.
11,877enrolmentThe process of officially registering or signing up for a course, school, or program.
11,878exclamationA sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion.
11,879executionerA person who carries out a death sentence on a condemned prisoner.
11,880expresswaya wide road designed for fast-moving traffic, with few or no intersections.
11,881filamenta slender thread-like fiber or wire, especially one that glows in a light bulb.
11,882foyerAn entrance hall or lobby, especially in a hotel, theater, or large building.
11,883frescoa painting made on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, in which the colors become fixed as the plaster dries.
11,884frigatea fast, medium-sized warship used for escort and patrol duties.
11,885fuselageThe main body of an aircraft, excluding the wings and tail.
11,886gaitA person's or animal's manner of walking or running.
11,887gilta thin layer of gold or gold-colored material applied to a surface
11,888glideran aircraft with no engine that flies by using air currents
11,889goerspeople who go to a particular place or event, often as part of a regular habit
11,890gravelyin a serious or solemn manner; to a severe degree
11,891grimedirt or soot ingrained on a surface or skin
11,892herona large wading bird with long legs, a long neck, and a sharp beak, typically found near water.
11,893heydaythe period of greatest success, popularity, or power.
11,894hospitalizationthe act of being admitted to and cared for in a hospital.
11,895illogicalNot following clear reasoning; contrary to logic.
11,896impartto pass on or communicate information, knowledge, or a quality to someone.
11,897incoherentunable to speak or think clearly; not logically connected.
11,898indulgentallowing someone to have or do whatever they want; lenient and permissive.
11,899inertHaving no power to move or react; chemically inactive.
11,900interludea pause or short period between parts of a longer event; something that fills this interval.