The 13,601–13,700 most common English words

13,601polymerasean enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of nucleic acid polymers such as DNA or RNA
13,602practicalitythe quality of being suitable for actual use; practical usefulness.
13,603procrastinationThe habit of delaying or postponing tasks that need to be done.
13,604profaneshowing disrespect for sacred things; using crude or offensive language.
13,605pruneTo cut away dead or overgrown branches from a plant; also to reduce or eliminate unnecessary parts.
13,606putativeGenerally supposed or believed to be the case; reputed.
13,607pyjamasloose clothing worn in bed for sleeping.
13,608radiateto send out light, heat, or energy from a central point.
13,609rectumthe final section of the large intestine, ending at the anus.
13,610regressivebecoming less advanced; tending to return to an earlier or worse state; (of a tax) taking a proportionally larger share from those with lower incomes.
13,611regrettablecausing or deserving regret; unfortunate and disappointing.
13,612reprisea repeated performance or return of a musical theme or passage.
13,613restorativehaving the ability to restore health, strength, or well-being.
13,614salinitythe concentration of salt dissolved in water.
13,615siltFine sand, clay, or other material carried by water and deposited as sediment.
13,616sisterhooda feeling of solidarity and friendship among women; a community of women linked by shared experiences or beliefs.
13,617smugglerA person who secretly moves goods or people across a border illegally.
13,618snobA person who looks down on those they consider inferior in taste, intellect, or social status.
13,619solubilitythe ability of a substance to dissolve in a liquid.
13,620sonneta poem of 14 lines, typically following a strict rhyme scheme.
13,621spectrometryA technique that measures the spectrum of light or mass of particles to identify and analyze substances.
13,622spuriousFalse or fake, not being what it appears to be; based on faulty reasoning.
13,623substandardbelow the required or expected standard; of poor quality.
13,624sugarcanea tall tropical grass with thick stems that are a major source of sugar.
13,625sundownthe time in the evening when the sun sets; dusk.
13,626takeawaysthe main points or lessons learned from an experience or event.
13,627talkera person who talks a lot or in a particular way
13,628tauntto provoke or mock someone with insulting or scornful words.
13,629tensilerelating to tension; capable of being stretched without breaking.
13,630tethera rope or chain that ties an animal or object to a fixed point, limiting how far it can move.
13,631tightnessthe state of feeling constricted, stiff, or not loose.
13,632toothlesslacking power or effectiveness; unable to enforce or achieve anything.
13,633turntablea rotating platform used to play vinyl records, or to rotate heavy objects.
13,634utiliseTo make practical use of something.
13,635verminwild animals or insects that are harmful, destructive, or carry disease.
13,636weirdosPeople who behave in a strange or eccentric way (informal, plural).
13,637whirlto move or spin around very quickly in a circle
13,638widgeta small gadget or software component that performs a specific function.
13,639workmana man who does manual or skilled labor.
13,640zapto change channels quickly, or to destroy/eliminate something suddenly.
13,641zucchiniA long, green summer squash eaten as a vegetable.
13,642abreastup to date with; having the latest knowledge about something
13,643absurdlyin a way that is ridiculously unreasonable or illogical
13,644adageA short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.
13,645airtightSo well constructed that no air can enter or escape; (of an argument) having no flaws or weaknesses.
13,646altruisticshowing selfless concern for the well-being of others.
13,647amorphousHaving no definite shape or form; shapeless.
13,648antioxidantssubstances that prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals.
13,649arroyoA steep-sided gully or dry streambed, typically found in arid regions.
13,650audaciousShowing a willingness to take bold risks; daring and fearless.
13,651battleshipslarge, heavily armored warships equipped with powerful guns.
13,652brashSelf-assertive in a rude, overconfident, or insensitive way.
13,653buoyancythe ability or tendency to float in water or air; a feeling of cheerfulness and resilience.
13,654businesswomanA woman who works in business, especially one who manages or owns a company.
13,655buttermilkThe slightly sour liquid that remains after butter is churned from cream, often used in cooking and baking.
13,656cautionaryserving as a warning or intended to warn about danger or mistakes.
13,657cayenneA hot red pepper powder made from dried chili peppers, used as a spice.
13,658chimpA chimpanzee; a highly intelligent African ape closely related to humans.
13,659chromatographyA laboratory technique used to separate mixtures by passing them through a medium in which different components move at different rates.
13,660coincidentalhappening by chance; not planned or intended.
13,661collieryA coal mine together with its buildings and equipment.
13,662corianderAn aromatic herb (and spice) whose leaves and seeds are used in cooking; also called cilantro.
13,663cruciallyin a way that is extremely important or decisive
13,664cruellyin a way that causes pain or suffering to others; without mercy.
13,665damnationThe state of being condemned to eternal punishment; utter ruin or condemnation.
13,666decoratora person who decorates interiors or objects, especially as a profession.
13,667deliriousIn a state of wild excitement or confusion, often due to fever or intense emotion.
13,668disingenuousnot candid or sincere; pretending to be unaware or innocent.
13,669dissipateto gradually disappear or cause something to scatter and vanish.
13,670easterlyComing from the east, or directed toward the east (used of winds or directions).
13,671edemaabnormal accumulation of fluid in body tissues causing swelling.
13,672encodeto convert information into a particular form or system, especially for security or transmission.
13,673enterprisingshowing initiative, resourcefulness, and willingness to take on new ventures.
13,674expectantEagerly waiting for something to happen; anticipating.
13,675exponenta person who advocates or promotes an idea, cause, or theory.
13,676extravaganzaa lavish, spectacular, and elaborate entertainment or display.
13,677flackStrong criticism or opposition; also a person who handles public relations.
13,678geriatricrelating to the medical care or treatment of old people.
13,679globalisationThe process by which businesses, cultures, and economies around the world become increasingly connected and interdependent.
13,680goddamnedUsed as an intensifier expressing anger or strong annoyance (often considered a mild profanity).
13,681guidebookA book of information for travellers about a particular place.
13,682hardlinehaving or showing a strict, uncompromising position on an issue.
13,683havesPeople or groups that possess wealth, resources, or advantages.
13,684hereinafterfrom this point on in this document or text; used in formal or legal writing to introduce a shorter name or term.
13,685honkto make a loud beeping sound with a vehicle's horn
13,686hotspotsplaces that are very popular or have a lot of activity.
13,687impureContaining unwanted or harmful substances; not clean or morally wholesome.
13,688incursionA sudden invasion or attack into someone else's territory.
13,689inexcusableToo bad to be justified or forgiven; unforgivable.
13,690inhibitoryhaving the effect of restraining or suppressing a process or action.
13,691integrativecombining or coordinating separate elements into a unified whole.
13,692invisibilitythe state of being impossible to see; the quality of not being visible.
13,693kimonoa long, T-shaped robe with wide sleeves, traditionally worn in Japan.
13,694knickersshort, loose trousers fastened just below the knee, or (British informal) women's underpants.
13,695liegeA feudal lord or sovereign to whom loyalty and service are owed.
13,696llamaa large South American mammal related to the camel, often used as a pack animal or for its wool.
13,697loudspeakera device that converts electrical signals into sound loud enough for many people to hear.
13,698marketera person whose job involves promoting and selling products or services
13,699minstera large or important church, often one originally attached to a monastery.
13,700mongeringThe activity of promoting or spreading something undesirable, often used as a suffix (e.g., fear-mongering, war-mongering).