The 12,101–12,200 most common English words

12,101commendabledeserving praise or approval.
12,102competitivelyin a way that involves strong effort to win or succeed against others
12,103compressto press or squeeze something together so that it takes up less space; to reduce the size of data.
12,104comptrolleran official responsible for supervising financial accounts and expenditures, especially in a government or large organization.
12,105conventionallyin a way that follows accepted customs or traditional practices
12,106correlateshas a mutual relationship or connection with something else; corresponds in pattern or degree.
12,107cubiclea small, partitioned workspace or compartment within a larger room.
12,108cysticrelating to, or characterized by, a cyst or cysts; also used in the name of certain medical conditions involving fluid-filled sacs or abnormal ducts.
12,109daintyDelicately small and pretty; requiring or showing delicate handling.
12,110deliverancerescue or release from danger, difficulty, or captivity.
12,111destitutelacking basic necessities; extremely poor
12,112dexteritySkill and ease in using one's hands or body; adroitness.
12,113dilutionthe process of making a substance weaker or less concentrated by mixing it with something else, usually water.
12,114drugstorea pharmacy or chemist's shop that also sells toiletries, cosmetics, and other goods.
12,115eczemaA skin condition causing redness, itching, and inflammation.
12,116ejectionthe act of being thrown out or forced out suddenly from a place or position.
12,117electrolytea substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water, essential for bodily functions such as nerve and muscle activity.
12,118elitistbelieving that a society or system should be led or controlled by a small group considered superior to others.
12,119emphasiseto give special importance or attention to something
12,120emphaticallyin a forceful and clearly expressed way; with strong emphasis.
12,121equinerelating to or resembling a horse or horses.
12,122exesformer romantic partners (plural of 'ex').
12,123fauceta device that controls the flow of liquid from a pipe, especially water.
12,124feistyLively, determined, and ready to fight or argue; spirited and aggressive.
12,125finka person who informs on others; a snitch or tattletale.
12,126footholda secure position from which further progress can be made.
12,127fraternalrelating to brothers; brotherly in spirit or feeling.
12,128ghastlycausing great horror or shock; extremely unpleasant or frightening.
12,129gymnasta person who performs or is trained in gymnastics.
12,130hairlinea very thin crack or line, or the edge of a person's hair on the forehead.
12,131handsetthe part of a telephone that is held in the hand, containing both the speaker and microphone; also refers to a mobile phone.
12,132harrowingintensely distressing or disturbing; causing great suffering or anguish
12,133heiressA woman or girl who inherits or is entitled to inherit wealth or a title.
12,134holsterA shaped holder, usually made of leather, for carrying a pistol or handgun.
12,135horsemana person who rides a horse, especially one who is skilled at riding
12,136humanistA person who believes in the value, dignity, and potential of human beings, often emphasizing reason and ethics over religious authority.
12,137huncha feeling or guess based on intuition rather than known facts.
12,138impenetrableimpossible to pass through or get into; impossible to understand.
12,139inconceivableimpossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.
12,140industrializationThe process by which a society or economy transforms from primarily agricultural to one based on manufacturing and industry.
12,141issuerA person, company, or organization that officially produces and distributes something such as a document, card, or security.
12,142kega small barrel, usually used to store beer or other liquids.
12,143landfallThe reaching of land by a storm or ship after a journey across water.
12,144lawmakerA person who makes laws, especially a member of a government.
12,145lifeguarda person trained to rescue swimmers in danger at a beach or pool.
12,146lonera person who prefers to be alone and avoids the company of others.
12,147minimallyto the smallest possible degree; barely or only slightly.
12,148mogula powerful and wealthy person in a particular business or industry.
12,149molesunits used in chemistry to measure the quantity of a substance, equal to approximately 6.022 × 10²³ particles each.
12,150morphto gradually change in form or character into something different.
12,151motorista person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car.
12,152mysticismthe belief that union with a divine or spiritual reality can be achieved through deep contemplation or experience beyond ordinary understanding.
12,153nauseousFeeling an urge to vomit; feeling sick to one's stomach.
12,154nimbleQuick and light in movement; agile and clever.
12,155nomadA person who has no fixed home and moves from place to place.
12,156objectionablecausing disapproval or opposition; unpleasant or offensive.
12,157obtainableable to be got or acquired; available.
12,158omitTo leave something out; to not include.
12,159oncomingapproaching from the front; moving toward you.
12,160opportunisticTaking advantage of opportunities as they arise, often with little regard for principles or others.
12,161outlandishBizarre or strikingly strange; looking or sounding foreign or unfamiliar.
12,162outlyingsituated far from the center or main area; remote.
12,163oxidativerelating to or caused by oxidation, especially the chemical process involving oxygen that can damage cells.
12,164pacifistA person who believes war and violence are wrong and refuses to take part in them.
12,165paraphraseto restate something written or spoken using different words while keeping the original meaning.
12,166pathfindera person or thing that discovers a new way or course, especially through unexplored territory.
12,167pedagogicalRelating to the methods and practice of teaching.
12,168pediatricianA doctor who specializes in the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.
12,169pelicana large water bird with a long beak and a throat pouch used for catching fish.
12,170penchantA strong or habitual liking for something.
12,171planarof, relating to, or existing in a flat, two-dimensional plane.
12,172polygamyThe practice of being married to more than one spouse at the same time.
12,173ponytaila hairstyle in which the hair is drawn back and fastened at the back or side of the head, hanging down like a tail.
12,174poplara tall, fast-growing deciduous tree often found near water or used as a windbreak.
12,175primordialexisting from the very beginning; ancient and fundamental.
12,176pubicRelating to the lower front area of the abdomen near the genitals.
12,177publicistA person whose job is to generate and manage publicity for a client, such as a celebrity or organization.
12,178purposefulhaving a clear aim or intention; determined and focused.
12,179quorumThe minimum number of members required to be present for a group to conduct official business.
12,180rascalA person, especially a child, who behaves badly or mischievously in a playful way.
12,181revueA theatrical entertainment consisting of short sketches, songs, and dances, often satirical.
12,182rigorthe quality of being extremely thorough, careful, and demanding
12,183seatbeltA safety strap worn across the body in a vehicle to protect the occupant in case of an accident.
12,184shankthe lower part of the leg, or a cut of meat from that region.
12,185shortlistto put someone or something on a list of the best choices selected from a larger group.
12,186sidebarA short discussion away from the main topic; a panel beside the main text.
12,187sledgea vehicle on runners used for traveling over snow or ice, often pulled by animals or pushed by hand.
12,188sociopatha person with a personality disorder who lacks empathy and disregards the rights of others.
12,189southwardtoward or in the direction of the south.
12,190sparklyShining with many small flashes of light; glittering.
12,191squeakyMaking a high-pitched, sharp sound when moved or pressed.
12,192steamshipA large ship propelled by steam power.
12,193telecasta broadcast transmitted by television
12,194tenancythe period or arrangement by which someone rents and occupies a property.
12,195testimonialA written or spoken statement praising the qualities or character of someone or something.
12,196thenceFrom that place; from that time or point onward.
12,197thymeA low-growing herb with tiny fragrant leaves, commonly used in cooking.
12,198tonera fine powder used in laser printers and photocopiers to form text and images.
12,199transponderA device that receives a signal and automatically transmits a response, used in aviation, navigation, and communications.
12,200trashyof poor quality or low moral standards; vulgar or cheap in style.