The 12,601–12,700 most common English words

12,601yamA starchy root vegetable with sweet orange or white flesh, often eaten as a side dish.
12,602yolkThe yellow part found at the center of an egg.
12,603aerosola substance enclosed under pressure and released as a fine spray or mist.
12,604alienateto cause someone to feel isolated or no longer welcome; to turn people away
12,605alphabeticallyin the order of the letters of the alphabet.
12,606ammoniuma positively charged ion or compound formed from ammonia and a hydrogen ion, commonly found in fertilizers and cleaning products.
12,607amoura love affair, especially one that is secret or illicit.
12,608apprehensiveAnxious or fearful about a future event.
12,609assentagreement or approval, especially after consideration
12,610atrocityan extremely wicked or cruel act, especially one involving physical violence or injury.
12,611authorisationOfficial permission or approval to do something.
12,612backdoorA secret or unofficial way of gaining access, often bypassing normal procedures or security.
12,613blotTo soak up or absorb a liquid by pressing something absorbent against it.
12,614bodeto be a sign or omen of a future event (usually used as 'bode well' or 'bode ill').
12,615bourgeoisieThe middle class, especially the property-owning class in capitalist society, often associated with conventional or materialistic values.
12,616byproductsomething produced incidentally while making or achieving something else.
12,617categoricallyin a way that is absolute and without any doubt or conditions; completely and directly.
12,618cathodeThe negatively charged electrode from which electrons are emitted in an electrical device.
12,619civilityPolite and courteous behavior toward others.
12,620complicitythe state of being involved with others in wrongdoing.
12,621confettismall pieces of colored paper thrown at celebrations.
12,622configureto set up or arrange something, especially a computer system, so that it works properly.
12,623confrontationaltending to deal with situations in an aggressive or hostile way that causes conflict.
12,624consequentialhaving important or significant consequences; far-reaching in effect.
12,625contagionthe spreading of a disease or harmful influence from one person or place to another.
12,626corsetA close-fitting undergarment stiffened with strips of bone or steel, worn to shape the torso.
12,627cortisola steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress, which regulates metabolism and the immune response.
12,628crockA thick earthenware pot used for cooking or storing food.
12,629curateto carefully select, organize, and look after items for display or presentation.
12,630daybreakthe time in the morning when light first appears; dawn.
12,631desolationA state of complete emptiness, ruin, or loneliness; a feeling of great misery and hopelessness.
12,632deviantDeparting from usual or accepted standards, especially in social behavior.
12,633deviousShowing a skillful use of underhanded tactics; not straightforward or honest.
12,634discographyThe complete collection of recordings made by a particular musician or group.
12,635dispensera device or container that releases a measured amount of something when operated.
12,636disseminateto spread or distribute information widely to many people.
12,637dragonflya large flying insect with a long thin body and two pairs of transparent wings, often found near water.
12,638dugouta low shelter at the side of a baseball field where players sit when not on the field.
12,639dynamicallyin a way that is constantly changing, active, or responsive to conditions
12,640erodeto gradually wear away or destroy something over time.
12,641evocativeBringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
12,642faintlyin a way that is not strong or clear; very slightly.
12,643friendliesinformal or practice matches played without competitive stakes.
12,644fullnessthe state of being full; a feeling of having eaten enough or of being completely filled.
12,645gallopTo run at the fastest gait, moving with leaping strides (used especially of a horse).
12,646gentilea person who is not Jewish; historically used to refer to non-Jewish peoples.
12,647gentrificationthe process by which a run-down urban area is improved and transformed, often causing original lower-income residents to be displaced by wealthier newcomers.
12,648gingerbreadA baked good flavored with ginger and molasses, often made into shapes or used as a building material in festive decorations.
12,649giroa system of transferring money directly between bank accounts, or a cheque used in such a transfer.
12,650grasshopperA jumping insect with long hind legs, often found in fields and meadows.
12,651hydrateto cause the body to absorb water; to supply with sufficient fluid.
12,652hydrocarbonAn organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon atoms.
12,653incessantNever stopping; continuing without interruption.
12,654incurableimpossible to cure or remedy; not able to be healed.
12,655informaticsthe science of processing, storing, and communicating information, especially using computer systems.
12,656innumerableToo many to be counted; countless.
12,657insularNarrowly focused on one's own group or culture; closed to outside influences.
12,658insurmountableToo great to be overcome; impossible to surmount.
12,659invariantnot changing; remaining constant under specified conditions or transformations.
12,660ionizationthe process by which an atom or molecule gains or loses electrons, becoming an electrically charged ion.
12,661jailbreakTo bypass the security restrictions on a device or system, or to help someone escape from prison.
12,662juncturea particular point in time, especially one made critical by circumstances.
12,663kebaba dish of pieces of meat (and sometimes vegetables) cooked on a skewer or spit.
12,664licenseeA person or organization that has been granted an official license to use, make, or sell something.
12,665locatorA device or system that finds or identifies the position of something.
12,666loyalista person who remains loyal to an established government, ruler, or cause, especially during a time of revolt.
12,667magnetisma quality that makes someone or something powerfully attractive to others; also the physical force produced by magnets.
12,668maltesea small breed of dog with long white silky fur, originally from Malta.
12,669manhuntan organized search by police or a large group for a person, especially a criminal.
12,670manoeuvreA carefully planned or skilful movement or action.
12,671marinerA person who navigates or works on a ship at sea; a sailor.
12,672metamorphosisA complete transformation in form, structure, or character.
12,673methodologicalrelating to the system of methods and principles used in a particular discipline or field of inquiry.
12,674middleweighta weight class in boxing or combat sports for competitors in a middle range of body weight, typically around 160 pounds.
12,675milkshakeA thick, sweet drink made by blending milk, ice cream, and flavorings.
12,676modernizeTo make something more up-to-date or suitable for present times.
12,677multilingualAble to speak or use several languages.
12,678nourishmentfood or substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.
12,679olfactoryrelating to the sense of smell.
12,680organicallyin a natural, gradual way, without being forced or artificially planned
12,681paintballa game in which players shoot capsules of paint at each other using special guns.
12,682pheasanta large, long-tailed game bird, often with colorful plumage in the male.
12,683photosynthesisThe process by which green plants convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen.
12,684piccoloa small flute that plays notes an octave higher than a standard flute.
12,685postponementthe act of delaying something to a later time
12,686precludeto prevent something from happening or make it impossible.
12,687pricklyEasily irritated or causing discomfort; having sharp points.
12,688priorya small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress.
12,689pussan informal or affectionate word for a cat.
12,690quintessentialrepresenting the most perfect or typical example of something.
12,691rancherA person who owns or manages a large farm where livestock such as cattle or horses are raised.
12,692regularitythe quality of happening or doing something at fixed, consistent intervals
12,693remediationthe process of fixing or correcting a problem, especially environmental damage or a learning deficiency.
12,694retractto take back or withdraw a statement, claim, or accusation.
12,695rondoA musical form in which a principal theme alternates with contrasting sections.
12,696scaffolda temporary raised platform or framework used to support workers and materials during construction or repair.
12,697scavengeran animal or person that searches through waste or discarded material for food or useful items.
12,698schoonera sailing vessel with two or more masts, with the forward mast shorter than the main mast.
12,699sciona descendant or heir of a wealthy or noble family.
12,700secularismthe principle that religion should not be involved in the organization of society or government