The 13,701–13,800 most common English words
- 13,701monotonouslacking in variety; tediously uniform and repetitive.
- 13,702morbidityThe condition of being diseased or the rate at which a disease occurs in a population.
- 13,703multipurposedesigned or used for several different purposes.
- 13,704navelThe small hollow or scar on the abdomen left by the umbilical cord; the belly button.
- 13,705newbiesPeople who are new to a particular activity, skill, or environment.
- 13,706nitricrelating to or containing nitrogen, especially in its higher valence.
- 13,707northerlyComing from or situated toward the north.
- 13,708obsidianA naturally occurring volcanic glass, typically black, formed from rapidly cooling lava.
- 13,709pentshut in or confined; not released (usually describing emotions held back).
- 13,710perkyCheerfully lively and enthusiastic; full of energy.
- 13,711pompA showy display of splendor and ceremony, especially on a public occasion.
- 13,712poppera device or tool used to pop or open something, such as a bottle opener or corn popper.
- 13,713priestessA woman who officiates religious ceremonies or serves a deity in a religious role.
- 13,714prohibitiveSo high or difficult as to prevent people from doing or buying something.
- 13,715quotientthe result obtained by dividing one number by another.
- 13,716rednessthe state or quality of being red; a red coloration, especially of the skin due to irritation or inflammation.
- 13,717sabbaticalA period of paid leave granted to a worker, especially an academic, for rest, travel, or research.
- 13,718sailboatA boat that is propelled by one or more sails using wind power.
- 13,719scammerA person who tricks others out of money or something valuable through dishonest schemes.
- 13,720sedationthe state of being calmed or made drowsy by a sedative drug.
- 13,721shamelesslyin a way that shows no shame or embarrassment about one's actions.
- 13,722sleepoverAn occasion when a child or teenager stays overnight at a friend's house.
- 13,723slingshota Y-shaped stick with an elastic band used to shoot small stones or projectiles.
- 13,724slurrya thin, semifluid mixture of a liquid and fine solid particles.
- 13,725steedA horse, especially a lively and spirited one used for riding.
- 13,726strongholdsplaces that are strongly defended or difficult to capture; bastions.
- 13,727stutterto speak with involuntary repetition or prolonged sounds, especially due to nervousness.
- 13,728subspeciesa subdivision of a species, usually based on geographic or genetic differences.
- 13,729subvertTo undermine or overthrow the authority or power of an established system.
- 13,730sunburnredness and soreness of the skin caused by too much exposure to the sun.
- 13,731supplementationthe act of adding something extra to make up for a deficiency or to enhance something.
- 13,732swerveto change direction suddenly, especially to avoid something.
- 13,733testicularrelating to the testicles, the male reproductive glands.
- 13,734tillera handle or lever used to steer a boat by turning the rudder.
- 13,735topologicalrelating to topology, the branch of mathematics concerned with properties preserved under continuous deformations.
- 13,736toppleto fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow from power.
- 13,737transcendentGoing beyond ordinary limits; surpassing usual human experience or understanding.
- 13,738trappera person who traps wild animals, especially for their fur.
- 13,739trickerythe use of tricks or deception to achieve something
- 13,740truckera person who drives a large truck, especially as a job.
- 13,741turbanA head covering made by winding a long cloth around the head.
- 13,742tuska long, pointed tooth that sticks out of the mouth of certain animals such as elephants or walruses.
- 13,743unendinghaving or seeming to have no end; continuing without stopping.
- 13,744unforgivingnot willing to forgive mistakes; harsh and leaving no room for error.
- 13,745unplugto disconnect from electronic devices or power sources; to relax by stepping away from technology.
- 13,746unprovennot yet demonstrated or confirmed to be true
- 13,747alkaliA substance that neutralizes acids and has a pH greater than 7, such as sodium hydroxide or potassium carbonate.
- 13,748allusionAn indirect reference to a person, event, or work, without explicit mention.
- 13,749altruismselfless concern for the well-being of others.
- 13,750ambiencethe characteristic atmosphere or mood of a particular place.
- 13,751anomalousDeviating from what is standard, normal, or expected; irregular.
- 13,752antioxidanta substance that prevents or slows damage to cells caused by free radicals.
- 13,753assemblagea collection or gathering of things or people.
- 13,754auldScottish/dialectal form of 'old', chiefly used in traditional expressions.
- 13,755birthingthe process of giving birth to a baby.
- 13,756boshNonsense; foolish or empty talk.
- 13,757carcassesthe dead bodies of animals, especially ones prepared for use as meat or left after being consumed
- 13,758caressto touch or stroke someone gently and lovingly.
- 13,759catchphraseA well-known phrase or slogan associated with a particular person, group, or product.
- 13,760censurestrong official criticism or disapproval.
- 13,761chewyrequiring a lot of chewing; having a tough or elastic texture.
- 13,762childlikeHaving the qualities of a child, such as innocence, simplicity, or openness; in a positive sense.
- 13,763clumpa small, close group of things growing or standing together.
- 13,764communicativewilling and able to talk or share information openly.
- 13,765conceivablypossibly; in a way that can be imagined or believed to be true.
- 13,766connotationAn idea or feeling that a word suggests beyond its literal meaning.
- 13,767creepera plant that grows along the ground or climbs up walls and other surfaces.
- 13,768cultivarsplant varieties produced by selective breeding or cultivation.
- 13,769dampersomething that discourages or depresses enthusiasm or activity.
- 13,770dependantA person who relies on another for financial support or care.
- 13,771depositoryA place where things are deposited for storage or safekeeping.
- 13,772deuceA situation in tennis when the score is tied at 40-40, requiring one player to win two consecutive points; also an informal word for the number two.
- 13,773diagonallyIn a slanting direction; at an angle that is not horizontal or vertical.
- 13,774disqualifyto declare someone ineligible or unfit to participate, usually due to a rule violation.
- 13,775dramA small amount of a drink, especially whisky; also a unit of weight.
- 13,776earnera person who earns money through work or effort
- 13,777electrostaticrelating to stationary electric charges or fields, not moving current.
- 13,778embedto fix something firmly into a surrounding substance, or to place someone within a group so they become part of it.
- 13,779empatheticShowing an ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
- 13,780emulatorA program or device that imitates another system, allowing software meant for one platform to run on a different one.
- 13,781enlistmentThe act of joining or being enrolled in the armed forces or a cause.
- 13,782entranta person who enters a competition, profession, or new field.
- 13,783eraserA small tool used to rub out pencil marks or other writing.
- 13,784etymologyThe origin and historical development of a word.
- 13,785exorcistA person who performs rituals to expel evil spirits or demons from a person or place.
- 13,786fibrousmade of or resembling fibers; having a tough, thread-like texture.
- 13,787goingsactivities or events that are happening, especially unusual or noteworthy ones (used in the phrase 'goings-on').
- 13,788gratisGiven or received without charge; free of cost.
- 13,789gratuitousuncalled for; done without good reason; unnecessary.
- 13,790haggardLooking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue or worry.
- 13,791headlinerThe main or most prominent performer at an event or show.
- 13,792honeycombA structure of hexagonal wax cells built by bees to store honey and eggs.
- 13,793hopelessnessA feeling of having no hope; despair about the future.
- 13,794householderA person who owns or rents and occupies a house.
- 13,795hubrisExcessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to one's ruin.
- 13,796hurrahAn exclamation used to express joy, approval, or excitement.
- 13,797hystericallyin a manner showing extreme, uncontrolled emotion such as laughter or crying
- 13,798idiosyncraticPeculiar to an individual; having unusual or distinctive characteristics.
- 13,799immerseto involve oneself deeply in an activity or interest
- 13,800impassionedfilled with or showing strong feeling or passion