The 12,501–12,600 most common English words

12,501emulationthe act of trying to equal or surpass someone by imitating them.
12,502escrowa legal arrangement in which money or property is held by a third party until a specific condition is met.
12,503evasiveTending to avoid giving clear or direct answers; not straightforward.
12,504extinguishto put out a fire or light; to end something completely.
12,505federalista person who supports a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and individual states or regions.
12,506ferventHaving or showing great warmth and intensity of feeling.
12,507fiberglassA strong, lightweight material made from fine glass fibers, often used in construction and manufacturing.
12,508fixera person who arranges solutions to problems, often using unofficial or behind-the-scenes methods.
12,509flavouredHaving a particular taste or smell added to something.
12,510foraya first attempt at or sudden involvement in an unfamiliar activity or field.
12,511forfeitureThe loss or giving up of something as a penalty for wrongdoing or breach of contract.
12,512fortiesthe decade of one's life from age 40 to 49.
12,513friara member of a male religious order who lives by begging or working rather than in an isolated monastery.
12,514fruitlessProducing no useful result; unsuccessful.
12,515fussyHard to please; overly concerned with small details or preferences.
12,516garnisha small decoration, usually food, placed on a dish to improve its appearance.
12,517genealogicalrelating to the study or tracing of lines of family descent.
12,518goodya small treat, gift, or desirable thing, often sweet or pleasurable.
12,519graciouslyin a kind, polite, and pleasant manner
12,520grasslanda large open area of land covered mainly by grass.
12,521headwayforward progress or movement, especially when achieved against difficulty.
12,522hearsayinformation received from other people that cannot be verified; rumor.
12,523hideouta place where someone hides, especially to avoid being caught
12,524hutcha cage or enclosure, typically with a wire front, used for keeping small animals such as rabbits.
12,525idyllicextremely happy, peaceful, and picturesque; charmingly simple and serene.
12,526impossibilitythe state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot happen or be done.
12,527impotentlacking power or strength; unable to take effective action.
12,528inconsideratenot thinking about the feelings or needs of other people; thoughtless.
12,529insatiableImpossible to satisfy; always wanting more.
12,530instalmentone of a series of regular payments made over time to cover a total amount owed.
12,531instinctiveDone naturally without thinking or learning; based on instinct.
12,532interpretiverelating to or providing an explanation or interpretation of something.
12,533intrepidfearless and adventurous; not deterred by danger or difficulty.
12,534intuitivelyin a way based on instinct or gut feeling rather than conscious reasoning
12,535jettyA structure built out into water as a landing place for boats or to protect a harbor.
12,536khakiA dull yellowish-brown color, or fabric of that color often used in military clothing.
12,537koalaa tree-dwelling marsupial native to Australia that feeds mainly on eucalyptus leaves.
12,538magnateA wealthy and influential person in a particular industry or business.
12,539magnetoa generator that uses permanent magnets to produce alternating current, especially for ignition in engines.
12,540manneredbehaving or performed in an artificial, exaggerated, or affected style.
12,541mercilessShowing no mercy or pity; cruel and harsh.
12,542monochromeUsing only one color, or shades of a single color, especially black and white.
12,543mortuaryA place where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation.
12,544nationalistichaving strong loyalty and pride in one's own nation, often believing it is superior to others.
12,545nervousnessThe state of being anxious, worried, or uneasy.
12,546neurologista doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system.
12,547nutmegA spice made from the seed of a tropical tree, used to add warm, slightly sweet flavor to food and drinks.
12,548obstetricsThe branch of medicine concerned with childbirth and the care of women during and after pregnancy.
12,549obtuseSlow to understand; not sharp or quick in perception.
12,550particulaterelating to or consisting of very small separate particles, especially in the context of pollution or fine dust.
12,551penicillinan antibiotic drug derived from Pepenicillium mold, used to treat bacterial infections.
12,552petalone of the often brightly colored leaf-like parts that form the head of a flower
12,553poisecalm, confident, and graceful composure, especially in difficult situations.
12,554polygonA closed flat shape with three or more straight sides and angles.
12,555proportionateCorresponding in size, degree, or amount to something else; properly balanced.
12,556quartermasterA military officer responsible for providing quarters, food, clothing, and equipment to soldiers.
12,557radiancea warm, bright light or glow; a quality of being full of happiness or beauty.
12,558reciprocityA mutual exchange of privileges or benefits between parties.
12,559replenishTo fill something up again or restore a supply to its previous level.
12,560responsivenessthe quality of reacting quickly and positively to requests or needs.
12,561rheumatoidRelating to or resembling rheumatism, especially a chronic autoimmune disease causing joint inflammation and pain.
12,562rupeeThe basic monetary unit of India, Pakistan, and several other countries.
12,563saltwaterwater containing a large amount of dissolved salt, especially from the sea.
12,564sanctitythe quality of being holy, sacred, or deserving deep respect.
12,565scrabbleto scratch or scrape about with the hands or fingers; to scramble or grope around frantically.
12,566scrimmagean informal practice game or session in which players simulate real match conditions.
12,567seaboardthe coastal region or coastline of a country or continent.
12,568seditionconduct or speech that incites rebellion or resistance against the authority of a government.
12,569shoddyMade or done badly and with low-quality materials; poorly made.
12,570shortstopA baseball fielding position between second and third base.
12,571sleazyImmoral, dirty, or of very low quality; sordid.
12,572smirkA smug, self-satisfied smile that often implies mockery or superiority.
12,573snipeTo shoot or criticize from a concealed position; to make a quick, opportunistic capture.
12,574snuggleto settle into a warm, comfortable position, often by pressing close to someone or something.
12,575sociologista person who studies human society, social behavior, and social institutions
12,576squishySoft and yielding when pressed; easily squashed or compressed.
12,577stalematea situation in which further action or progress by either side seems impossible; a deadlock.
12,578staveto ward off or hold back something unwanted (usually used as 'stave off').
12,579strangleto squeeze or constrict the throat or growth of something, preventing breathing or development.
12,580streamera long, narrow strip of ribbon or paper used as a decoration.
12,581streetcarA tram or electric rail vehicle that runs on tracks along city streets.
12,582stringera freelance journalist or correspondent who is paid per piece submitted to a news organization.
12,583supremelyto the highest possible degree; extremely
12,584swamiA Hindu religious teacher or spiritual master, often used as a title of respect.
12,585symbolizeto represent or stand for something else, especially an idea or quality
12,586tarmacA paved surface at an airport where aircraft park, maneuver, or take off.
12,587tenaciousHolding firmly to a purpose or belief; not giving up easily.
12,588tirelessHaving or showing great effort without becoming tired; never stopping.
12,589toothedhaving teeth or tooth-like projections along an edge.
12,590trembleto shake involuntarily, especially from fear, cold, or excitement
12,591trovea store or collection of valuable things, especially one that has been found hidden.
12,592unconsciouslywithout being aware of one's own actions or thoughts; without conscious intention.
12,593undatedNot marked with a date; having no date recorded.
12,594undefinednot given a clear meaning, value, or boundary; not defined.
12,595unpackto remove items from a bag, box, or container; to analyze or explain something in detail.
12,596urbanizationthe process by which rural areas become urban as more people move to cities
12,597westboundtraveling or heading toward the west.
12,598westerlycoming from or situated toward the west.
12,599wincha machine with a rotating drum used to haul or lift heavy loads by winding a rope or cable.
12,600workstationA powerful computer or dedicated desk area used for professional or technical work.