The 12,301–12,400 most common English words

12,301pompousaffectedly grand or self-important in speech or manner.
12,302profanitylanguage that is offensive or shows disrespect, especially involving curses or swear words.
12,303punditAn expert who frequently shares opinions on a subject, especially in the media.
12,304purifyTo remove dirty or harmful substances from something; to make clean or pure.
12,305quacka person who dishonestly claims to have medical knowledge or skill; a fraud.
12,306regroupTo reorganize or collect oneself after a setback in order to try again.
12,307reimburseTo repay someone for money they have spent.
12,308reinventto invent or create something again in a different or improved form; to remake completely.
12,309repatriationthe process of returning someone to their own country.
12,310requiema musical composition or service for the repose of the souls of the dead.
12,311resurrectto bring something back into use, existence, or popularity after a period of absence.
12,312ringerA person who is secretly substituted into a competition, being far more skilled than they appear or are allowed to be.
12,313saucera small, shallow dish designed to hold a cup.
12,314scrappydetermined and willing to fight hard; aggressively spirited despite being at a disadvantage.
12,315serpentinewinding and twisting like a snake; having many curves.
12,316skirmisha short, unplanned fight or conflict between small groups.
12,317sloughto shed or cast off dead skin or an unwanted layer.
12,318solicitto ask for or try to obtain something from someone
12,319sparto practice fighting or argue without serious intent.
12,320stimulanta substance that increases activity or energy in the body or mind.
12,321stowto pack or store something carefully in a particular place.
12,322subdueto bring under control by force or persuasion; to overcome or suppress.
12,323succumbto fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force; to yield or give in.
12,324sumoa Japanese form of wrestling in which two competitors try to force each other out of a circular ring.
12,325surgicallyin a manner relating to or performed by surgery; with extreme precision and skill.
12,326sympathizeto share or understand the feelings of another person, especially in times of trouble.
12,327tabernaclea fixed or movable dwelling place used as a house of worship.
12,328talismanan object believed to have magic powers and to bring good luck to its owner.
12,329thirdlyused to introduce the third point in a list or argument.
12,330thwartto prevent someone from accomplishing something; to obstruct or block.
12,331tortillaa thin, flat round bread made from corn or wheat flour, used in Mexican cooking.
12,332transferableable to be moved, shifted, or applied to a different place, person, or situation
12,333trufflea rare and prized edible fungus that grows underground, often used in gourmet cooking.
12,334tumultuousFull of confusion, excitement, or loud commotion; disorderly and turbulent.
12,335uncleanNot clean; dirty or impure.
12,336unequivocallyIn a way that leaves no doubt; clearly and without ambiguity.
12,337unitaryforming a single, unified whole; relating to a system in which power is held by one central authority.
12,338ventralRelating to or situated on the front or lower side of the body.
12,339vibrateto move back and forth rapidly with small movements.
12,340wada thick bundle or lump of soft material or paper.
12,341weirdlyin a strange or unusual way
12,342whiplasha neck injury caused by a sudden jerking movement of the head, or such a sudden jarring force itself.
12,343wildcatdone without official authorization; sudden and unofficial (especially of a strike or venture).
12,344woodworkingthe activity or skill of making objects from wood.
12,345worsento become or make worse; to deteriorate.
12,346xenophobiaan intense fear or dislike of people from other countries or cultures.
12,347xenophobicHaving or showing a strong dislike or fear of people from other countries or cultures.
12,348acreagean area of land measured in acres.
12,349albinoA person or animal born with no pigment in the skin, hair, or eyes, resulting in a white appearance and often pink eyes.
12,350aquacultureThe controlled farming of fish, shellfish, or aquatic plants in water.
12,351arrearsmoney that is owed and overdue for payment.
12,352aspA small, venomous snake found in North Africa and parts of Europe.
12,353assimilateto absorb and integrate into a group or culture; to take in and understand information.
12,354asteriskA star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing to mark a footnote or draw attention to something.
12,355asymmetricalHaving two sides or halves that are not equal or identical in shape, size, or arrangement.
12,356augmentationthe action or process of making something greater in size, amount, or degree.
12,357azaleaA flowering shrub known for its showy, colorful blossoms, often found in gardens.
12,358bacteriumA single-celled microorganism that can be helpful or harmful to living things.
12,359barterTo exchange goods or services without using money.
12,360beetA dark red root vegetable often used in cooking and salads.
12,361bigotedHaving or revealing an obstinate belief in the superiority of one's own views, often with intolerance toward others.
12,362bistroa small, informal restaurant or bar.
12,363boda person's body, especially when referring to its physical appearance.
12,364bonanzaa situation that creates a sudden large amount of wealth or luck; a windfall.
12,365bosomthe chest area, especially thought of as a place of warmth and comfort; also used to mean the innermost part of something.
12,366cannibala person or animal that eats the flesh of its own species.
12,367centurionAn officer in the ancient Roman army who commanded a unit of around 100 soldiers.
12,368compendiumA collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject, gathered into one book or resource.
12,369complacencyA feeling of self-satisfied unconcern, often unaware of potential dangers or problems.
12,370confessionala small enclosed booth in a church where a priest hears confessions.
12,371conservancyan organization or area dedicated to the protection and preservation of natural resources and wildlife.
12,372contentmenta feeling of peaceful happiness and satisfaction with what one has.
12,373convolutedextremely complex and difficult to understand; twisted or complicated.
12,374counterproductivehaving the opposite effect to the one intended; making a situation worse rather than better.
12,375crayona stick of colored wax used for drawing or coloring.
12,376crossbowA weapon consisting of a bow fixed horizontally on a stock, used to shoot bolts or quarrels.
12,377cruxthe most important or decisive point of a matter.
12,378cuspa point marking a transition between two states or phases; a critical turning point.
12,379defenselesswithout any protection or ability to defend oneself against attack or harm.
12,380defiantlyIn a way that openly resists or challenges authority or opposition.
12,381delicatelyin a careful and gentle way, with great attention to detail.
12,382delugeA severe flood or an overwhelming rush of something.
12,383desistto stop doing something, especially by order or request
12,384diffractionthe bending and spreading of waves, such as light or sound, when they pass through a narrow opening or around an obstacle.
12,385dilapidatedIn a state of disrepair or ruin due to age or neglect.
12,386dismissiveTreating something as unworthy of consideration; showing indifference or disrespect.
12,387doableable to be done or accomplished; feasible
12,388doorbellA bell or buzzer at the entrance of a building that visitors press to signal their arrival.
12,389eastboundtraveling or moving toward the east.
12,390emirA title for a Muslim prince, chieftain, or military commander, especially in the Middle East.
12,391emua large flightless bird native to Australia, related to the ostrich.
12,392erranda short trip made to do a specific task, such as delivering something or buying something.
12,393eucharistA Christian sacrament in which bread and wine are consecrated and consumed in remembrance of Christ's Last Supper.
12,394expediteto make something happen more quickly; to speed up a process.
12,395extracellularLocated or occurring outside a cell or cells.
12,396fastballA pitch thrown at maximum speed with little or no curve.
12,397fearsomeCausing great fear; frightening and impressive.
12,398fertilizationthe process by which a sperm cell unites with an egg cell to begin the development of a new organism.
12,399fervorintense and passionate feeling; enthusiasm.
12,400fiduciaryrelating to a relationship of trust in which one party is obligated to act in the best interest of another