The 12,801–12,900 most common English words

12,801minceto cut food into very small pieces.
12,802monograma design made by combining two or more letters, typically a person's initials.
12,803mythicresembling or relating to a myth; legendary and larger than life.
12,804nachoA tortilla chip topped with melted cheese or other savory toppings, popular as a snack.
12,805nanotechnologythe science of manipulating matter on an extremely small scale, typically at the level of atoms and molecules.
12,806noblemana man of high social rank or aristocratic birth
12,807optimistA person who tends to expect the best possible outcome in any situation.
12,808outwardlyin a way that is visible or apparent to others; on the surface.
12,809overlorda person who has power or authority over others; a supreme ruler or master.
12,810overusethe act of using something too much or more than is appropriate.
12,811papacyThe office, authority, or tenure of the Pope as head of the Roman Catholic Church.
12,812phoneticrelating to the sounds of human speech or their representation.
12,813photovoltaicrelating to the direct conversion of light into electricity using semiconductor materials.
12,814piedHaving patches of two or more colors; multicolored.
12,815poodleA breed of dog with thick, curly fur, known for being intelligent and easy to train.
12,816populisma political approach that appeals to ordinary people who feel ignored by established elites.
12,817pusa thick yellowish or greenish fluid produced in infected tissue, consisting of dead white blood cells and bacteria.
12,818racetracka course or track designed for racing, especially for horses or motor vehicles.
12,819roadblocka barrier placed across a road to stop or slow traffic, or an obstacle that prevents progress.
12,820sandboxa shallow box or pit filled with sand for children to play in, or a safe isolated environment for testing software.
12,821seagulla common seabird with white and grey feathers that lives near the coast.
12,822shagA type of long, rough pile fabric or carpet; also a coarse kind of cut tobacco.
12,823shiftera device or person that shifts something, especially a gear-changing mechanism in a vehicle.
12,824shoemakera person who makes or repairs shoes as an occupation.
12,825shortfallan amount by which something falls short of what is needed or expected.
12,826siftto pass a substance through a fine mesh to remove lumps or separate particles.
12,827siloa tall tower or pit used to store grain or other bulk materials, or a system kept separate from others.
12,828socializationthe process of learning to behave in ways acceptable to society, or of mixing with others.
12,829soota black powdery substance produced by the incomplete burning of organic matter.
12,830sparinglyin small amounts; in a restrained or economical way.
12,831specka tiny spot or very small amount of something.
12,832spectacularlyin a way that is very impressive or dramatic; strikingly.
12,833stylusA small pen-shaped tool used to write or draw on a touchscreen or other surface.
12,834subclassa secondary category that falls within a larger class and shares its general properties while having additional distinguishing features.
12,835successivelyone after another in order, without interruption.
12,836sumptuousSplendid and expensive-looking; impressively luxurious.
12,837suturea stitch or line of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
12,838synapticrelating to the junction between two nerve cells across which nerve impulses pass.
12,839tailgateto drive dangerously close behind another vehicle.
12,840tenuousVery weak or slight; lacking substance or strength.
12,841threesthe plural of three; sets or groups of three things or occurrences.
12,842topographicrelating to the arrangement and physical features of a land surface, including its elevation and contours.
12,843tranquilitya state of calm and peacefulness; freedom from disturbance.
12,844tutuA short skirt with many layers of stiff net fabric, worn by ballet dancers.
12,845umbilicalrelating to the navel or the cord connecting a fetus to the placenta.
12,846uninterestedhaving no interest or concern; not wanting to be involved.
12,847uterinerelating to or occurring in the uterus (womb).
12,848vapourA substance in the form of gas or tiny droplets suspended in the air, often produced by heating a liquid.
12,849veerto change direction suddenly.
12,850warheadsThe explosive parts at the front of missiles or other weapons that detonate on impact.
12,851witherto become dry and shriveled; to lose vitality and decay.
12,852wobbleto move unsteadily from side to side.
12,853adornto decorate or add beauty to something
12,854aggressorA person, group, or country that attacks or starts a conflict first.
12,855ambivalentHaving mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.
12,856amethystA purple or violet variety of quartz, often used as a gemstone.
12,857anilA plant or the blue dye obtained from it; another name for indigo.
12,858antimicrobialcapable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses.
12,859berserkout of control with anger or excitement; wildly frenzied.
12,860bovinerelating to cattle; sluggish or dull in manner.
12,861candlelightthe soft, flickering light produced by a candle or candles.
12,862cannibalismthe practice of humans eating the flesh of other humans (or animals eating their own kind).
12,863catapulta device or mechanism used to hurl objects with great force; to launch or propel suddenly.
12,864cervixThe narrow, lower part of the uterus that connects it to the vagina.
12,865cheeryNoticeably happy and optimistic; bright and cheerful in manner.
12,866chitA short note or slip of paper, often used as a record of an amount owed or a message.
12,867coga tooth on a gear wheel, or a small gear itself, that meshes with others to transmit motion.
12,868colorationthe natural color or pattern of colors in an animal, plant, or object.
12,869connectiveserving to connect or link things together; relating to tissue that supports and binds other tissues.
12,870crustyHarsh or irritable in manner; also describes something with a hard, crisp outer layer.
12,871cuminA spice made from the dried seeds of a plant, commonly used in cooking to add a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
12,872cutleryknives, forks, and spoons used for eating or serving food.
12,873decalA decorative sticker or transfer designed to be attached to a surface.
12,874deciduousShedding leaves seasonally, especially in autumn; not evergreen.
12,875degenerativeRelating to or causing a gradual decline in function or structure, especially of the body.
12,876detractto diminish or take away the worth, value, or quality of something.
12,877dissectionThe careful cutting open and examination of a body or object to study its internal structure.
12,878dissimilarNot alike; different in character or nature.
12,879dissuadeto persuade someone not to do something
12,880distillationThe process of purifying a liquid by heating it to create vapor and then cooling it back to liquid form.
12,881drabDull and lacking brightness or interest; cheerless.
12,882eggplanta dark purple vegetable with a smooth skin and soft flesh, used in cooking.
12,883enmitya feeling of strong hostility or hatred toward someone.
12,884eucalyptusA tall evergreen tree native to Australia, known for its aromatic leaves and oil.
12,885evaporateto change from a liquid into vapor or gas and disappear.
12,886execsInformal plural of executive; high-ranking managers or leaders in a company.
12,887exhibitorspeople or companies that display their products or work at a public event or exhibition.
12,888exorbitant(of a price or demand) unreasonably high; excessive.
12,889expata person who lives outside their native country.
12,890experimentallyin a way that involves testing or trying something out under controlled conditions.
12,891eyelidThe thin fold of skin that covers and protects the eye.
12,892fecalrelating to or consisting of feces (solid waste matter from the body).
12,893ferretto search determinedly for something hidden or secret (often 'ferret out').
12,894financierA person who manages or deals with large amounts of money, especially through investment.
12,895flagrantConspicuously offensive or shocking; too obvious to be ignored.
12,896florista person who sells and arranges flowers professionally.
12,897foreplaysexual activity that precedes intercourse, intended to increase arousal and emotional connection.
12,898gangstaa person involved in urban street gang culture, or a style of hip-hop music reflecting that lifestyle.
12,899garbclothing or dress, especially of a distinctive or special kind.
12,900glaucomaA group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often caused by abnormally high pressure in the eye, and can result in blindness.