The 13,501–13,600 most common English words

13,501sapienswise or knowing; the species epithet for modern human beings.
13,502scathingSeverely critical; harshly condemning.
13,503scourto search a place thoroughly in order to find something.
13,504seagullslarge white or grey birds that live near the sea and have a loud cry.
13,505serviceableadequate for practical use; functional enough to serve its purpose.
13,506shearera person or machine that cuts the wool from sheep.
13,507shreddera machine that cuts paper or other materials into small strips or pieces.
13,508simplexallowing transmission in one direction only; not complex or compound.
13,509sociableFriendly and enjoying the company of others.
13,510soundlydeeply and without disturbance; thoroughly or completely.
13,511symbolicallyin a way that represents or stands for something else, especially an idea or quality.
13,512talkativetending to talk a great deal; fond of conversation.
13,513talonA sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey.
13,514teleportto transport instantly from one place to another, especially by magical or technological means.
13,515tenthsthe fractional parts obtained by dividing something into ten equal pieces; plural of tenth.
13,516thoughtfullyin a way that shows careful consideration or deep thought
13,517thrillersexciting stories or films involving suspense, danger, or mystery.
13,518thumpa dull, heavy knocking or beating sound, or the act of hitting something to produce such a sound.
13,519trombonea large brass wind instrument with a sliding tube used to change pitch.
13,520truerMore accurate or in greater accordance with fact or reality.
13,521tyrannicalexercising power in a cruel and unreasonable way; despotic.
13,522underscoreto emphasize or highlight the significance of something.
13,523unusablenot able to be used; not fit for use.
13,524ventilatorA machine that pumps air into and out of the lungs of a person who cannot breathe properly on their own.
13,525vertebratean animal that has a backbone or spinal column.
13,526warlordsmilitary commanders who hold independent power over a region, often by force.
13,527watermarka faint design or logo embedded in paper or a digital image to show authenticity or ownership.
13,528yearnto have a strong, tender longing for something or someone.
13,529yonderat or in that place over there; relatively distant but within sight.
13,530antithesisThe exact opposite of something.
13,531arableSuitable for growing crops; fit for cultivation.
13,532archetypeAn original model or typical example from which others are copied or developed.
13,533atrialrelating to the atria, the upper chambers of the heart.
13,534bereavementthe state of grief and loss felt after the death of a loved one.
13,535bionichaving a part of the body that is replaced or enhanced by a mechanical or electronic device.
13,536boardrooma room where the board of directors of a company meets.
13,537bottomlesshaving no bottom or appearing to have no limit or end; extremely deep.
13,538caddya person who carries a golfer's bag and clubs during a round of golf.
13,539cellphonesportable handheld devices used for voice calls, messaging, and internet access.
13,540chasma deep, wide crack or opening in the earth's surface.
13,541chimpanzeea large, intelligent ape native to the forests of central and west Africa.
13,542chisela tool with a sharp metal blade used for cutting or shaping hard materials such as wood or stone.
13,543cindera small piece of partly burned coal or wood that is no longer flaming.
13,544cirqueA steep-walled, bowl-shaped hollow found on a mountainside, formed by glacial erosion.
13,545coaxto gently persuade someone or something to do something
13,546communicatora person who is able to convey information or ideas to others effectively.
13,547comprehensivelyin a way that includes everything; thoroughly and completely
13,548condora very large vulture found in the Americas, known for its huge wingspan and soaring flight.
13,549confectionerySweet foods such as candy, chocolate, and other sugary treats; the art or business of making them.
13,550crassShowing no intelligence or sensitivity; very crude and thoughtless.
13,551cullto select and remove inferior or unwanted members from a group.
13,552deferencerespectful submission or yielding to the opinion or wishes of another.
13,553deliriuma state of mental confusion, excitement, or hallucination, often caused by illness or fever.
13,554diabolicalCharacteristic of the devil; extremely wicked or evil.
13,555disarraya state of disorder or confusion.
13,556disinformationFalse information deliberately spread to deceive people.
13,557electora person who has the right to vote in an election
13,558eloquentlyin a fluent, persuasive, and expressive manner
13,559expendableregarded as not worth keeping or saving; able to be used up or sacrificed.
13,560fantasticalImaginative and unrealistic; existing only in fantasy or imagination.
13,561fennela tall herb with feathery leaves and yellow flowers, used in cooking for its mild anise-like flavor.
13,562fieldworkpractical work or research conducted in a real environment outside the laboratory or office.
13,563fireworka device that produces bright lights and loud sounds when ignited, used for entertainment.
13,564flatteryExcessive or insincere praise given to gain favor.
13,565foolishlyin a way that shows a lack of good sense or judgment; stupidly.
13,566freedmanA person who has been released from slavery and granted freedom.
13,567futilitythe quality of having no useful result or effect; pointlessness.
13,568handoverthe act of transferring control, responsibility, or property from one person or group to another.
13,569hexagonalHaving six sides and six angles; relating to a hexagon.
13,570hipsterspeople who follow trends considered alternative or avant-garde, often associated with vintage fashion, craft goods, and underground culture.
13,571hospitableFriendly and welcoming to guests or strangers.
13,572hummingbirda very small bird that can hover in place by beating its wings very rapidly, and typically feeds on nectar.
13,573impassea situation in which no progress is possible because of disagreement
13,574impotenceThe state of being powerless or unable to take effective action.
13,575incrementa small increase or addition, especially one of a series of regular additions.
13,576inescapableimpossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.
13,577jesterA person employed to entertain a royal court with jokes, tricks, and foolish behavior.
13,578jihadista person who supports or engages in jihad, especially violent militant struggle in the name of Islam.
13,579juxtapositionthe fact of placing two things side by side, especially to compare or contrast them.
13,580likablePleasant and easy to like; having qualities that make others feel positive toward you.
13,581lustera gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a surface that reflects light.
13,582mawa gaping opening, mouth, or throat, especially one that seems to swallow things whole.
13,583melatoninA hormone produced by the brain that regulates sleep and wakefulness cycles.
13,584metaphoricallyin a way that uses a metaphor; not literally, but as a figure of speech.
13,585misreadto read or interpret something incorrectly.
13,586moussea light, foamy styling product used on hair, or a creamy dessert made with whipped cream or egg whites.
13,587naughtNothing; zero; a complete absence of result.
13,588nitrousrelating to or containing nitrogen, especially in a lower valence state; commonly used to describe nitrous oxide, a colorless gas used as an anesthetic.
13,589obstructiveCausing delays or blockages; tending to get in the way of progress.
13,590occupierspeople or groups that live in or take control of a place
13,591odourA distinctive smell, especially one that is unpleasant.
13,592oscillationa repeated back-and-forth movement or variation between two points or states.
13,593oscillatora device or circuit that generates a repeated, regular electrical or mechanical vibration.
13,594outrunto run faster than someone or something; to escape by running.
13,595overpassA bridge or raised road that passes over another road or railway.
13,596paprikaA mild to moderately hot red spice made from dried and ground red peppers.
13,597pathogeniccausing or capable of causing disease.
13,598persevereto continue doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
13,599plasticitythe quality of being easily shaped, molded, or changed; the ability to adapt.
13,600playfullyIn a lighthearted and fun manner; not seriously.