The 13,301–13,400 most common English words
- 13,301docketa list or calendar of cases to be tried or matters to be acted upon.
- 13,302enchantmentA feeling of great delight or a magical spell that captivates the senses.
- 13,303experientialrelating to or based on experience or practical involvement.
- 13,304facelesslacking individual identity or human characteristics; anonymous and impersonal.
- 13,305fasciaA sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue that surrounds and holds muscles and organs in place.
- 13,306fastento attach or secure something firmly in place
- 13,307fatherlandthe country where one was born or where one's ancestors came from, often used in a patriotic sense.
- 13,308federalismA system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and smaller regional units.
- 13,309figurativelyIn a non-literal sense; using a figure of speech rather than exact fact.
- 13,310fizzthe bubbles and hissing sound produced by a carbonated liquid.
- 13,311flattento make something flat or level by pressing or rolling it.
- 13,312forestera person who manages or works in a forest, caring for trees and wildlife.
- 13,313fragilitythe quality of being easily broken or damaged; delicateness
- 13,314frigidExtremely cold; lacking warmth.
- 13,315gasketa shaped piece of rubber or other material used to seal a joint between two surfaces.
- 13,316gemstonea precious or semi-precious mineral or stone that is cut and polished for use in jewelry.
- 13,317goaltenderA player in hockey or soccer who defends the goal by blocking shots.
- 13,318goryinvolving or showing a lot of blood and violence.
- 13,319granolaa breakfast food made of rolled oats, nuts, and sweeteners, often baked until crispy.
- 13,320graphicallyin a vivid and detailed way, often with striking or explicit visual impact.
- 13,321habitationthe state of living in a place; a place where people live.
- 13,322hatchbackA type of car with a rear door that opens upward, giving access to a storage area that shares space with the passenger compartment.
- 13,323heirlooma valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations
- 13,324huntsmana person who hunts, especially one who manages a pack of hounds.
- 13,325hustlera person who is aggressively energetic and resourceful, especially in making money or achieving goals, sometimes through clever or dishonest means.
- 13,326hypothermiaa dangerous drop in body temperature below the normal level, often caused by exposure to cold.
- 13,327impatiencea feeling of irritation or restlessness caused by having to wait or deal with delays.
- 13,328indiscriminatelyin a random or unselective way, without making careful distinctions.
- 13,329inquisitiveHaving a strong desire to learn or know about many things; curious.
- 13,330instructiveProviding useful information or knowledge; educational.
- 13,331introspectionThe examination of one's own thoughts, feelings, and mental states.
- 13,332invadera person or group that enters a place by force, especially to conquer it.
- 13,333lardwhite fat from pigs, used in cooking
- 13,334leewayfreedom or flexibility to act within certain limits.
- 13,335lexicalrelating to the words or vocabulary of a language.
- 13,336lobTo throw or hit something in a slow, high arc.
- 13,337localea place or location, especially one associated with a particular event or characteristic.
- 13,338meritoriousdeserving praise or reward; commendable
- 13,339methadoneA synthetic opioid drug used to treat addiction to heroin or other opioids and to relieve severe pain.
- 13,340methanolA toxic, colorless alcohol used as fuel and solvent, also called wood alcohol.
- 13,341milletA small-seeded cereal grain used as food for humans and animals.
- 13,342misogynisticShowing a strong prejudice or hatred toward women.
- 13,343misrepresentationa false or misleading statement or account of something.
- 13,344mistreatmentcruel, unfair, or abusive treatment of a person or animal.
- 13,345mochaa coffee drink flavored with chocolate, or a dark brown color associated with such a drink.
- 13,346mockingbirda North American songbird known for mimicking the calls of other birds and sounds in its environment.
- 13,347negateto make something ineffective or invalid; to deny or nullify.
- 13,348nonsensicalHaving no meaning or logic; absurd.
- 13,349nooseA loop with a slipping knot that tightens when pulled, often used as a trap or for hanging.
- 13,350offshoota thing that develops from something else; a branch or derivative.
- 13,351ointmentA smooth, greasy substance applied to the skin for medicinal or cosmetic purposes.
- 13,352onshoreLocated or occurring on land, rather than at sea.
- 13,353orthogonalAt right angles to something; independent or unrelated in a broader sense.
- 13,354outnumberto be greater in number than another group.
- 13,355overkilldoing much more than is necessary to achieve a result; excess beyond what is needed.
- 13,356ovulationthe release of an egg from the ovary during the menstrual cycle.
- 13,357paladina heroic champion or knight who fights for a noble or righteous cause.
- 13,358parseTo analyze a sentence or expression by identifying its grammatical components.
- 13,359pollinationthe process by which pollen is transferred to a plant's flower, enabling fertilization and seed production.
- 13,360postpartumrelating to the time shortly after childbirth
- 13,361pretzela crispy or soft baked snack made from twisted dough, often salted.
- 13,362profuselyIn large amounts; to a great degree; very generously or abundantly.
- 13,363proletariatThe class of ordinary working people who earn wages through manual or industrial labor.
- 13,364quadraticRelating to or involving the second power of an unknown quantity, as in algebra.
- 13,365recoupto regain or recover something, especially money that has been lost or spent.
- 13,366removera substance or tool used to take something away or eliminate it.
- 13,367repertoryA collection of works that a performer or company is prepared to perform; a repertoire.
- 13,368sandmanA mythical figure said to sprinkle sand on children's eyes to make them fall asleep.
- 13,369sassrude or disrespectful talk; bold back-talk.
- 13,370savorto enjoy or appreciate something slowly and fully
- 13,371schoolteachera person who teaches students at a school
- 13,372senatorialrelating to or characteristic of a senator or senate.
- 13,373shimmerto shine with a soft, trembling light
- 13,374shinglea thin, flat piece of material (wood, slate, etc.) used to cover roofs or walls in overlapping rows.
- 13,375simplificationthe process of making something easier to understand or do.
- 13,376snoozeto sleep lightly for a short period of time.
- 13,377stillnessthe state of being calm, quiet, and without movement.
- 13,378strikeoutsinstances of a batter being retired after accumulating three strikes in baseball.
- 13,379stupidlyin a way that shows a lack of good sense or intelligence; foolishly
- 13,380subculturea cultural group within a larger culture, having beliefs or interests different from those of the main culture.
- 13,381suitorA man who courts or pursues a romantic relationship with someone.
- 13,382taintto contaminate or spoil something, especially a reputation or substance
- 13,383tarpa large sheet of heavy waterproof material used to cover and protect things.
- 13,384thoroughbredA purebred animal, especially a horse of a breed developed for racing; also used to describe a person of outstanding qualities.
- 13,385tiaraA jeweled ornamental crown worn especially by women on formal occasions.
- 13,386totalitythe whole of something; the complete amount or extent
- 13,387uglinessthe quality of being unpleasant or unattractive in appearance.
- 13,388unaccompaniedalone, without a companion or escort
- 13,389uncontrollablyin a way that cannot be controlled or restrained.
- 13,390underlineto draw a line under a word or phrase to emphasize it.
- 13,391undulyto an excessive or unwarranted degree; more than is necessary or appropriate.
- 13,392unincorporatedNot officially organized as or included within a legal municipality or corporation.
- 13,393unsatisfiedNot having one's needs or desires fully met; still wanting more.
- 13,394vindictiveHaving or showing a strong desire for revenge; spiteful.
- 13,395visorA projecting brim or shield attached to a helmet or cap to protect the eyes from light or impact.
- 13,396walrusa large Arctic marine mammal with long tusks, whiskers, and flippers
- 13,397wrongfullyIn an unfair or unjust manner; without legal or moral justification.
- 13,398abhorrentCausing strong feelings of disgust or hatred; deeply repugnant.
- 13,399alderA deciduous tree or shrub of the birch family, typically growing near water.
- 13,400allowablepermitted within rules or limits; acceptable.