The 12,201–12,300 most common English words
- 12,201trimesterone of the three roughly equal periods into which a pregnancy or academic year is divided.
- 12,202tumAn informal word for stomach or tummy.
- 12,203unfaithfulNot loyal or faithful; having broken trust, especially in a romantic relationship.
- 12,204unholyWicked, sinful, or not regarded as sacred; deserving condemnation.
- 12,205unifyto bring together into a single unit or whole.
- 12,206unregulatednot controlled or supervised by rules or laws.
- 12,207unscrupulousHaving or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
- 12,208unwittinglyWithout being aware; without realizing what one is doing.
- 12,209uplandan area of high or hilly land, above the lowlands
- 12,210verbatimIn exactly the same words; word for word.
- 12,211willfullydeliberately and intentionally, often in a way that disregards rules or others' wishes.
- 12,212yawnAn involuntary act of opening the mouth wide and inhaling deeply, usually due to tiredness or boredom.
- 12,213adriftfloating without control or direction; not anchored or steered.
- 12,214aegisProtection, sponsorship, or support from a powerful person or organization.
- 12,215almanacA yearly publication containing a calendar, weather forecasts, and other useful information.
- 12,216aloea succulent plant with thick leaves containing a soothing gel, often used in skin care.
- 12,217amphibiousAble to operate both on land and in water.
- 12,218analyzera device or person that examines something in detail to understand its components or structure.
- 12,219ancillaryproviding necessary support to the primary activities or operation; secondary.
- 12,220anestheticA substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, used to prevent pain during medical procedures.
- 12,221ascotA broad neck scarf looped and pinned at the chest, often worn at formal events.
- 12,222averseHaving a strong feeling of opposition or reluctance toward something.
- 12,223beaglea small to medium-sized breed of dog with a short coat, long ears, and a keen sense of smell, often used for hunting.
- 12,224bicepsThe large muscle at the front of the upper arm that bends the elbow.
- 12,225blokesInformal British term for men or guys.
- 12,226boomerangsomething that returns to harm the originator; a curved throwing stick that returns to the thrower.
- 12,227brimthe top edge of a container, or the projecting edge of a hat.
- 12,228calligraphyThe art of producing decorative or beautiful handwriting using a pen or brush.
- 12,229cauldrona large, deep pot used for boiling liquids over a fire.
- 12,230celebratoryexpressing or used for celebrating a happy event or achievement.
- 12,231chaleta wooden house or cottage with a steeply sloping roof, typical of the Swiss Alps.
- 12,232childlessHaving no children; without offspring.
- 12,233cleansera product used to clean the skin or a surface by removing dirt, oil, or impurities.
- 12,234clippera tool or device used for cutting or trimming hair, nails, or other materials.
- 12,235colossusA person or thing of enormous size, power, or importance.
- 12,236conductivehaving the property of transmitting heat, electricity, or sound.
- 12,237coneyA rabbit, especially one used as food or fur.
- 12,238congregationalrelating to a congregation or to a form of church governance in which each local assembly is self-governing.
- 12,239corralto gather and confine animals or people into an enclosed space; to round up.
- 12,240corticalRelating to the cortex, especially the outer layer of the brain.
- 12,241cremationThe disposal of a dead body by burning it to ashes.
- 12,242curricularrelating to a curriculum or the courses of study offered by a school.
- 12,243deliberationlong and careful consideration or discussion before making a decision.
- 12,244dermatologistA medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating skin diseases and conditions.
- 12,245detonationan explosion, or the act of causing something to explode.
- 12,246deviateto turn away from an expected course or standard
- 12,247devolutionthe transfer of power or authority from a central government to regional or local governments.
- 12,248diodeA semiconductor device that allows current to flow in only one direction.
- 12,249downersomething that makes you feel sad or depressed; a dispiriting experience.
- 12,250dribbleto let saliva or liquid fall slowly from the mouth in small drops.
- 12,251egalitarianbelieving in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
- 12,252endocrinerelating to glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
- 12,253epithelialRelating to the thin layer of cells that lines the surfaces of the body and organs.
- 12,254esteran organic compound formed by reacting an acid with an alcohol, often having a fruity smell.
- 12,255excitedlyin an excited manner; with great enthusiasm or eagerness
- 12,256excruciatingIntensely agonizing or extremely painful.
- 12,257fatefulHaving important, often negative, consequences; decisive or momentous.
- 12,258flakstrong criticism or opposition, especially from multiple sources.
- 12,259flamboyantTending to attract attention because of confidence, exuberance, and striking style.
- 12,260flamingoa tall wading bird with pink or reddish feathers and long thin legs, known for standing on one leg.
- 12,261flutterto move or flap lightly and quickly back and forth.
- 12,262foodieA person who has a keen interest in food and enjoys trying new or high-quality foods.
- 12,263foolishnessthe quality of being unwise or lacking good judgment
- 12,264fuzzsmall, soft fibers or fluff that gather on fabric or surfaces.
- 12,265goutA disease causing sudden, severe joint pain due to excess uric acid forming crystals in the joints.
- 12,266hepaticRelating to or affecting the liver.
- 12,267hertzA unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second, used to measure sound, radio waves, and other periodic phenomena.
- 12,268homegrowngrown or produced locally, or developed within one's own country or community rather than imported.
- 12,269hoofThe hard covering on the foot of a horse or similar animal.
- 12,270housematesPeople who share a house or flat with someone else.
- 12,271impalaa medium-sized African antelope known for its speed and ability to make long, high leaps.
- 12,272incognitohaving one's true identity concealed or disguised.
- 12,273indestructibleimpossible to destroy or damage permanently
- 12,274innocuousnot harmful or offensive; harmless.
- 12,275insofarto the extent or degree that; used to indicate a limitation or condition.
- 12,276intrinsicallyin a way that is essential or fundamental to the nature of something; inherently
- 12,277islandera person who lives on an island
- 12,278jestA joke or playful remark; something said or done to cause amusement.
- 12,279leakyallowing liquid or gas to pass through unintended holes or cracks.
- 12,280libidosexual drive or desire; psychic energy associated with instinctual urges.
- 12,281lynxa wild cat with tufted ears, a short tail, and spotted fur, found in forests of North America, Europe, and Asia.
- 12,282mainlineto inject a drug directly into a vein.
- 12,283mainstaythe most important part or chief support of something.
- 12,284mannequinA life-sized dummy used to display clothes in a store.
- 12,285marketableable to be sold easily; attractive to buyers or employers.
- 12,286masterfulperformed or done with great skill and confidence; showing mastery.
- 12,287maximalas great, large, or intense as possible; reaching the highest possible degree.
- 12,288mimeto use gestures and body movements to express something without speaking.
- 12,289minivanA large van designed to carry passengers, typically with sliding side doors and seating for up to eight people.
- 12,290mistrusta feeling of doubt or suspicion about someone or something.
- 12,291modestlyin a way that is not showy or boastful; with humility and restraint.
- 12,292monikera name or nickname by which a person or thing is known.
- 12,293mythologicalrelating to myths or mythology; existing in or described by traditional stories of gods and heroes.
- 12,294naveThe long central part of a church, extending from the entrance to the chancel.
- 12,295needlesslyIn a way that is not necessary; without good reason.
- 12,296nibThe pointed tip of a pen, especially a fountain pen, through which ink flows.
- 12,297nonviolentnot using or involving physical force to cause injury or damage.
- 12,298palatablePleasant or acceptable to the taste or mind; agreeable enough to be accepted.
- 12,299parklandan area of open land with grass and trees, typically maintained for public use or recreation.
- 12,300polarityThe state of having two opposite poles or tendencies, such as positive and negative.