The 13,201–13,300 most common English words
- 13,201manicurea cosmetic treatment for the fingernails, involving shaping, cleaning, and often painting them.
- 13,202materialisticplacing excessive value on material possessions and wealth.
- 13,203materializeto become actual or real; to appear or come into existence.
- 13,204maturationthe process of becoming fully developed or mature
- 13,205micaa mineral that splits into thin, shiny, transparent sheets and is used in electronics and construction.
- 13,206minusculeExtremely small; tiny.
- 13,207molara large flat tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.
- 13,208molestationthe act of subjecting someone, especially a child, to unwanted sexual contact or harassment.
- 13,209musha soft, thick, pulpy mass; something reduced to a soft, wet consistency.
- 13,210narcissistA person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.
- 13,211navigationalrelating to the process of planning and following a route, especially at sea or in the air.
- 13,212neolithicrelating to the later part of the Stone Age, when people used polished stone tools and began farming.
- 13,213nestleto settle comfortably into a warm or sheltered position.
- 13,214normalizationthe process of making something conform to a standard or returning it to a normal state.
- 13,215nouspractical intelligence or common sense; shrewdness.
- 13,216onusa burden of responsibility or duty placed on someone.
- 13,217onyxA black variety of chalcedony (a type of quartz) often used in jewelry and decoration.
- 13,218osteoporosisA medical condition in which bones become weak and brittle due to loss of tissue.
- 13,219outwardstoward the outside; away from the center or interior.
- 13,220perceptiveHaving a good understanding of things; quick to notice or understand.
- 13,221pickera person or machine that picks or selects items, especially crops or fruit.
- 13,222precautionarydone in order to prevent possible harm or danger before it happens.
- 13,223presideto be in a position of authority or control over a meeting, ceremony, or organization.
- 13,224primoOf the best quality; first-rate or top-notch.
- 13,225purportedlyAccording to what is claimed or supposed, but not necessarily true.
- 13,226rayonA soft synthetic or semi-synthetic fabric made from processed cellulose, often used as a substitute for silk.
- 13,227recklesslyin a way that shows a lack of care about danger or the consequences of one's actions
- 13,228refluxa backward flow of liquid, especially stomach acid into the esophagus.
- 13,229regionallyin a way that relates to or varies by region.
- 13,230reinstatementThe action of restoring someone or something to a previous position or condition.
- 13,231retrievera dog bred or trained to retrieve game or objects.
- 13,232rigidityThe state of being stiff, inflexible, or unable to change.
- 13,233rosewoodA hard, dark reddish-brown wood obtained from tropical trees, prized for its beauty and used in fine furniture and musical instruments.
- 13,234sableA dark black color, or a small mammal prized for its dark fur.
- 13,235sedativeA drug or substance that calms nervousness and induces sleep or relaxation.
- 13,236senileshowing a loss of mental ability in old age, especially memory loss.
- 13,237settera long-haired breed of dog originally trained to locate game birds.
- 13,238sleighA large vehicle on runners, pulled by horses or reindeer, used for travelling over snow.
- 13,239sliverA very thin, narrow piece cut or broken off from something larger.
- 13,240slushpartially melted snow or ice mixed with water, forming a wet and muddy mixture.
- 13,241softnessThe quality of being gentle, smooth, or not hard to the touch.
- 13,242solidifyto become solid or make something solid; to make stronger or more certain.
- 13,243sordidinvolving ignoble actions or motives; dirty and morally degrading.
- 13,244soundtracksthe recorded music accompanying a film, video game, or other visual medium
- 13,245sprawlto spread out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.
- 13,246springboardsomething that provides a strong starting point or advantage for further achievement.
- 13,247stasisa state of inactivity, equilibrium, or lack of change or development.
- 13,248stonewallto obstruct or refuse to cooperate with someone by not giving information or answers.
- 13,249storiedcelebrated in story or history; having a famous or distinguished past.
- 13,250sultryVery hot and humid; also used to describe someone with a sexually attractive appearance or manner.
- 13,251sustenancefood and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment.
- 13,252swivelto turn or rotate around a fixed central point
- 13,253tearfulcrying or on the verge of tears; causing sadness.
- 13,254toolboxa box or container used to store and carry tools.
- 13,255transsexualrelating to or denoting a person who emotionally and psychologically feels that they belong to the opposite sex and may undergo medical treatment to change their body accordingly.
- 13,256tuffA porous rock formed from compressed volcanic ash and fragments.
- 13,257underdevelopednot having reached a full or advanced level of growth or development, especially economically.
- 13,258undisturbednot interfered with; left in its original or peaceful state.
- 13,259unhelpfulNot giving help or assistance; failing to be useful.
- 13,260uninformednot having enough knowledge or information about something.
- 13,261unkindNot kind; harsh or unpleasant in behavior toward others.
- 13,262unresponsiveNot reacting or responding to stimulation, questions, or treatment.
- 13,263unscathedwithout suffering any injury or damage
- 13,264unsupportednot backed up or confirmed by facts, proof, or assistance
- 13,265warlocka male practitioner of witchcraft or magic, especially black magic.
- 13,266waysidethe area at the side of a road or path; often used in the phrase 'fall by the wayside' meaning to fail or be abandoned.
- 13,267whirlpoola rapidly rotating mass of water that draws objects toward its center.
- 13,268whitishsomewhat white; having a pale or faintly white color.
- 13,269zealousHaving or showing great energy and enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or goal.
- 13,270aberrationa departure from what is normal or expected; an unusual occurrence.
- 13,271ailmentA mild or chronic illness or physical complaint.
- 13,272airwavesthe medium by which radio or television signals are transmitted; the radio frequency spectrum used for broadcasting.
- 13,273apricotA small, soft, orange-yellow fruit with a smooth skin and a single pit.
- 13,274arbiterA person who has the power to judge or decide a disputed issue.
- 13,275arbitratorA neutral person appointed to settle a disagreement outside of court.
- 13,276athleticismThe quality of being athletic; physical strength, fitness, and skill.
- 13,277baritoneA male singing voice that is lower than a tenor but higher than a bass.
- 13,278bestowto give or present something as an honor or gift
- 13,279bloodlineA line of descent from an ancestor; family lineage.
- 13,280boobya stupid or foolish person; also a type of tropical seabird.
- 13,281buoyantcheerful and optimistic; able to float or rise.
- 13,282bushyGrowing thickly and spreading out like a bush.
- 13,283bustleexcited and noisy activity; busy movement
- 13,284caloricrelating to or containing calories; of or pertaining to heat or energy from food.
- 13,285captaincyThe position or role of being a captain, especially of a sports team.
- 13,286carbidea chemical compound of carbon with a metal or other element, often used in cutting tools.
- 13,287chairmanshipThe position or role of being a chairman or chairperson of a group or organization.
- 13,288checkmateto put an opponent's king in a position where it cannot escape, ending the game; to completely defeat someone.
- 13,289cheerfullyin a happy and optimistic manner
- 13,290clinicianA health professional who works directly with patients in a clinical setting.
- 13,291coerciveusing force or threats to make someone do something against their will.
- 13,292commercializationthe process of managing or running something primarily for financial profit.
- 13,293conclusivelyin a way that settles a question or doubt beyond dispute; definitively.
- 13,294conductionthe transfer of heat or electricity through a material by direct contact
- 13,295consumerisma social and economic order that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts.
- 13,296cosmologyThe branch of science or philosophy concerned with the origin, structure, and nature of the universe.
- 13,297curtailto reduce or limit something, especially by cutting it short
- 13,298daydreamto have pleasant thoughts or fantasies while awake, often as an escape from the present situation.
- 13,299detonateto explode or cause something to explode suddenly and violently.
- 13,300dockera person who loads and unloads ships at a dock; a dock worker.