The 12,701–12,800 most common English words

12,701servitudeThe state of being under the control of another person and having no freedom; slavery or bondage.
12,702sicklyappearing weak, pale, or in poor health; often unwell.
12,703snookerto leave an opponent in a position where a direct shot is blocked; to trap or put someone in a difficult situation.
12,704solemnlyin a serious and formal manner, without humor or lightness
12,705starlingA small to medium-sized bird with dark, iridescent plumage, known for forming large, swirling flocks.
12,706steamboata boat propelled by steam power, typically used on rivers.
12,707stingyUnwilling to spend or give; not generous with money.
12,708stuffylacking fresh air; unpleasantly warm and poorly ventilated.
12,709subversionthe act of undermining or overthrowing an established system or authority.
12,710sufficiencythe state of having enough of something; an adequate amount.
12,711takedownan act of bringing someone to the ground, or the removal of content from a platform.
12,712tastelesshaving no flavour; or lacking good taste in style or behaviour.
12,713tensorA mathematical object that generalizes scalars, vectors, and matrices to higher dimensions, used extensively in physics and machine learning.
12,714terminallyin a way that leads to death; fatally or hopelessly.
12,715tickeran informal word for the heart.
12,716toilTo work extremely hard for a long time, especially at difficult or exhausting tasks.
12,717tomographyA technique for producing a detailed image of a specific plane or section through a solid object, especially the human body, using X-rays or ultrasound.
12,718toonan informal word for a cartoon or animated character/show.
12,719toota short, sharp blast of a horn or whistle.
12,720trustyReliable and dependable, especially through long use or experience.
12,721twiga small, thin branch broken or cut from a tree or shrub.
12,722ulcera painful sore or open wound on the skin or inside the body, especially in the stomach lining.
12,723unconfirmednot yet verified or proven to be true
12,724undetectedNot found or noticed; failing to be discovered.
12,725uniformitythe quality of being the same or consistent throughout.
12,726unjustifiednot having a good reason or proper justification; unwarranted.
12,727unregisterednot officially recorded or listed in an official register.
12,728untrainedNot having received instruction or practice; lacking proper training.
12,729varnishA liquid coating applied to wood or other surfaces that dries to form a hard, clear, shiny finish.
12,730vigorPhysical or mental strength and energy.
12,731wagto move something back and forth or side to side repeatedly.
12,732warheadthe front part of a missile or torpedo that contains the explosive charge.
12,733watchera person who observes someone or something carefully and attentively.
12,734widowerA man whose wife has died and who has not remarried.
12,735wobblyTending to move unsteadily from side to side; not stable.
12,736wraithA ghost or spectral apparition, especially one resembling a living person.
12,737yewAn evergreen tree with dark green needles and red berries, often found in churchyards.
12,738zoologicalrelating to the scientific study of animals or to a place where animals are kept and displayed.
12,739agarA gel-like substance derived from seaweed, used as a culture medium in laboratories or as a food thickener.
12,740agnosticholding the view that certain knowledge, especially about God or ultimate reality, is unknown or unknowable.
12,741amputationThe surgical removal of a limb or part of a limb from the body.
12,742anarchisma political philosophy that advocates the abolition of all coercive authority and the state.
12,743antagonisticShowing active opposition or hostility toward someone or something.
12,744apprehendto arrest or capture someone, especially a criminal.
12,745axiomA statement accepted as true without proof, serving as a starting point for reasoning.
12,746bangera song or track that is extremely exciting and enjoyable; a hit.
12,747basaltA dark, fine-grained volcanic rock formed from solidified lava.
12,748belatedComing or happening later than expected or intended.
12,749bettermentthe act of making something better; improvement
12,750birthrighta right or privilege that a person is entitled to from birth.
12,751blackboardA dark-colored board used in classrooms for writing with chalk.
12,752breathera short pause or rest taken to recover one's energy.
12,753bystanderA person who is present at an event but does not take part in it.
12,754catchmentan area from which rainfall drains into a river, lake, or reservoir.
12,755chinoA type of twill fabric or trousers made from it, typically light tan or khaki in color.
12,756cleanlyin a clean, neat, or precise manner; without mess or difficulty.
12,757colorlessHaving no color; transparent or pale in appearance.
12,758concaveCurved inward like the inside of a bowl.
12,759consequentfollowing as a result or effect of something.
12,760crucifixA representation of a cross with the figure of Jesus Christ on it.
12,761dazzleTo impress or astonish someone greatly with brilliance or skill.
12,762decodeTo convert a coded message or signal into understandable language or meaning.
12,763diarrhoeaa condition in which bowel movements are frequent and watery.
12,764disintegrationthe process of breaking apart into small pieces or losing cohesion.
12,765dissonancea lack of harmony or agreement; a tension between conflicting ideas or feelings.
12,766duressthreats, force, or pressure used to make someone do something against their will.
12,767dyslexiaA learning difficulty that mainly causes problems with reading, writing, and spelling.
12,768earthyhaving a strong, natural taste or smell reminiscent of soil or the outdoors; direct and unsophisticated.
12,769embezzlementThe act of dishonestly taking money that has been entrusted to one's care, especially from an employer.
12,770enforceableCapable of being enforced or made effective by law or authority.
12,771equinoxEither of the two times each year when day and night are of equal length.
12,772escalatora moving staircase that carries people up or down between floors.
12,773eulogyA speech or piece of writing that praises someone, especially one given at a funeral.
12,774eventfulfull of interesting or important events; marked by notable occurrences.
12,775excitationThe state of being stimulated or energized, often causing increased activity or a higher energy state.
12,776fanaticalFilled with excessive and uncritical enthusiasm or zeal.
12,777fantasticallyin an extraordinarily impressive or remarkable way; to an extreme degree.
12,778fluencyThe ability to speak or write a language smoothly and naturally.
12,779freshera first-year student at a university or college.
12,780fructoseA simple sugar found naturally in fruits, honey, and some vegetables.
12,781geophysicalrelating to the physics of the Earth, including its structure, composition, and natural phenomena.
12,782grazeto feed on growing grass or plants in a field.
12,783growerA person or company that cultivates plants or crops for sale.
12,784grungedirt, grime, or a generally filthy and unpleasant condition; also a style of rock music originating in the late 1980s.
12,785hilariouslyin a way that is extremely funny or amusing
12,786illustrativeServing as an example or explanation; helping to clarify or demonstrate something.
12,787improviseto create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
12,788inappropriatelyin a way that is not suitable or proper for the situation.
12,789incandescentEmitting bright light as a result of being heated; glowing intensely.
12,790indistinctnot clear or easy to perceive; blurred or vague.
12,791infallibleIncapable of making mistakes; never wrong.
12,792intracellularoccurring or existing within a cell or cells.
12,793jolta sudden sharp shake or shock
12,794juggleto manage or handle several tasks or things at the same time.
12,795jukeboxa coin-operated machine that plays selected recorded music.
12,796jumpsuita one-piece garment combining a top and trousers, worn as clothing or a uniform.
12,797kerosenea thin, clear oil made from petroleum, used as fuel for lamps and heaters.
12,798likeablePleasant and easy to like; having qualities that attract friendly feelings from others.
12,799magentaA bright pinkish-purple color.
12,800methodicalDone in a careful, systematic, and orderly way.