The 11,901–12,000 most common English words

11,901irradiationthe process of exposing something to radiation, especially to sterilize or treat it.
11,902irritableEasily annoyed or made angry; quick to become impatient.
11,903leviathansomething of enormous size or power, especially a large sea creature or massive organization.
11,904lonesomeSad because of being alone or without friends; lonely.
11,905lugto carry or drag something heavy with great effort
11,906lukewarmonly slightly warm; neither hot nor cold.
11,907lumbarrelating to the lower part of the back between the ribs and the pelvis.
11,908lumenthe hollow channel or cavity inside a tubular structure such as a blood vessel or intestine.
11,909markupthe amount added to the cost price of goods to cover expenses and profit.
11,910mismanagementthe act of managing something badly or incompetently.
11,911mitochondriaOrganelles found in cells that generate most of the cell's supply of energy.
11,912motleyMade up of many different and unrelated types; varied and diverse in character.
11,913multiculturalismthe presence and acceptance of multiple cultural groups living together in one society.
11,914netballA team sport similar to basketball, played mainly by women and girls, in which players score by throwing a ball through a high net.
11,915nitA louse egg or young louse found in hair; also used informally to mean a minor flaw or a foolish person.
11,916nuancea subtle difference in meaning, tone, or expression.
11,917obstructto block or get in the way of something, making it difficult or impossible to proceed.
11,918oftentimesfrequently; on many occasions.
11,919orthopedicRelating to the branch of medicine that deals with the correction of deformities or disorders of bones, joints, and muscles.
11,920outcasta person who has been rejected or excluded from a society or group.
11,921panea single sheet of glass set in a window or door frame.
11,922penultimateSecond to last; coming immediately before the final one.
11,923pepperminta plant or flavoring with a strong, cool, minty taste.
11,924percentileA value below which a given percentage of data points fall in a statistical distribution.
11,925pietydevotion and reverence toward God or religious practice.
11,926placentathe organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, supplying the fetus with nutrients and oxygen through the umbilical cord.
11,927pleasurableGiving a feeling of pleasure or enjoyment; agreeable.
11,928ploughA large farming tool used to cut and turn over soil in preparation for planting.
11,929prefectA senior student given authority to help enforce rules and maintain discipline in a school.
11,930propagateto spread or promote something widely, such as information, beliefs, or plants.
11,931redefineto define again or differently; to change the meaning or nature of something.
11,932reinstateto restore someone or something to a former position or condition.
11,933remitto cancel or refrain from exacting a debt, punishment, or payment; also to send money to someone.
11,934respondentA person who answers questions, especially in a survey.
11,935resumptionthe act of beginning something again after a pause or interruption.
11,936retrogrademoving backward or returning to a worse or earlier state.
11,937reunificationthe process of uniting again something that was previously separated, especially a country or group.
11,938revereTo feel deep respect and admiration for someone or something.
11,939romanticallyin a way that relates to love or romantic feelings.
11,940routA decisive and overwhelming defeat.
11,941salmonellaA type of bacteria that commonly causes food poisoning, often found in raw meat, eggs, and dairy products.
11,942scarecrowA figure dressed in old clothes, set up in a field to frighten birds away from seeds and crops.
11,943scepticalHaving doubts; not easily convinced that something is true or will work.
11,944shiva makeshift knife or sharp weapon, typically improvised in prison.
11,945soybeanA legume plant widely grown for its edible seeds, used in foods and oils.
11,946standardizationthe process of making things conform to a fixed standard or set of rules.
11,947stardomThe state or status of being a famous star in entertainment or sports.
11,948steamyInvolving or suggesting passionate romance or sexual excitement; also, filled with steam or hot vapor.
11,949stoppera plug or cork used to close the opening of a bottle or container.
11,950subtletythe quality of being delicate, indirect, or difficult to notice or understand
11,951symptomaticserving as a sign or indication of something, especially a condition or problem.
11,952thunderbolta flash of lightning accompanied by a loud crash of thunder, often imagined as a destructive bolt from the sky.
11,953toggleto switch between two states or options repeatedly.
11,954tonalrelating to tone or the quality of musical or vocal sound.
11,955toteman object, animal, or symbol adopted as an emblem of a clan or family, often with spiritual significance.
11,956tourneya tournament or contest, especially in sports or games.
11,957ultrasonicrelating to sound waves with frequencies higher than the upper limit of human hearing.
11,958unlawfullyin a way that is against the law; illegally.
11,959unwindto relax and reduce stress, especially after a period of work or tension.
11,960unwiseshowing a lack of good judgment; not sensible.
11,961watchfulWatching carefully and attentively; alert to danger or problems.
11,962waywardDifficult to control or predict; tending to go against what is expected or desired.
11,963workmanshipthe quality of work produced by a skilled worker; the degree of skill shown in making something.
11,964yokea wooden bar fastened over the necks of two animals to link them for pulling a load together.
11,965acornthe small nut that grows on an oak tree.
11,966airflowthe movement of air through or around something.
11,967aloftup in or into the air; at a high position.
11,968amalgamationthe process of combining two or more things into a single unified whole.
11,969aneurysmA dangerous bulge or ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel caused by weakness in the vessel wall.
11,970antelopeA swift, deer-like mammal native to Africa and Asia, known for its speed and agility.
11,971automateto make a process operate automatically using machines or computers, with little or no human effort.
11,972basilicaA large, oblong church or public hall with a central nave and aisles, often of historical or religious importance.
11,973besetto trouble or attack from all sides; to be constantly afflicted by something.
11,974bitchySpitefully unpleasant or mean-spirited in speech or behavior.
11,975blastera powerful weapon that shoots a beam of energy, common in science fiction.
11,976bleepto emit a short high-pitched sound, or to censor words by replacing them with such a sound.
11,977bridesmaidA woman who accompanies and assists the bride during a wedding ceremony.
11,978brieA soft, creamy French cheese with a white rind, originally from the Brie region of France.
11,979cavernA large underground cave or hollow space.
11,980certifyto officially confirm or guarantee that something meets required standards or is true.
11,981checkera person who checks out customers at a store, or one who examines something for accuracy.
11,982chivalryCourteous and honorable behavior, especially toward women or the vulnerable; the medieval code of knighthood.
11,983cocoona silky case spun by an insect larva to protect itself during metamorphosis; also, any protective covering or sheltered environment.
11,984cornerbackA defensive player in American football who guards against pass receivers.
11,985credencebelief in or acceptance of something as true or real
11,986crossfirethe crossing of gunfire or strong opposing arguments from two or more sides
11,987debtora person or organization that owes money to another.
11,988derailto cause something to go off track or fail unexpectedly.
11,989dispatchera person who organizes and sends out vehicles, emergency services, or workers to where they are needed.
11,990distortto twist or change something so that it is no longer accurate or true
11,991draughtA current of cool air flowing into an enclosed space.
11,992drearyDull, bleak, and depressing; lacking brightness or interest.
11,993dropouta person who has left school or a program before completing it.
11,994earringa piece of jewelry worn on or through the earlobe.
11,995erroneouslyin a way that is mistaken or incorrect
11,996evaporationthe process by which a liquid turns into vapor or gas.
11,997frightento cause someone to feel sudden fear or alarm
11,998gablethe triangular upper part of a wall at the end of a ridged roof.
11,999gallowsA wooden frame used for executing people by hanging.
12,000haikua short form of Japanese poetry with three lines of five, seven, and five syllables.