The 13,901–14,000 most common English words
- 13,901devoteeA person who is very enthusiastic and dedicated to a particular interest, activity, or belief.
- 13,902disproveTo prove that something is false or incorrect.
- 13,903divulgeto make secret information known; to reveal or disclose
- 13,904docileReady to accept control or instruction; easily managed.
- 13,905doctrinalrelating to a doctrine or set of principles taught by a religion, political party, or other group.
- 13,906dogmaticStubbornly asserting beliefs as absolute truths without considering evidence or other viewpoints.
- 13,907drynessthe state of having little or no moisture.
- 13,908echelona level or rank within an organization or system.
- 13,909edificea large, imposing building.
- 13,910endpointa final goal or destination; the point at which something ends or is completed.
- 13,911expatriatea person who lives outside their native country.
- 13,912expatspeople who live outside their native country, often temporarily for work or lifestyle reasons.
- 13,913expertlyin a way that shows great skill or knowledge
- 13,914facelifta renovation or update that improves the appearance of something.
- 13,915fairwaythe mowed strip of grass between the tee and the green on a golf course.
- 13,916farrowa litter of pigs born at one time; or (of a sow) to give birth to piglets.
- 13,917fisherspeople who catch fish, either as a profession or for sport.
- 13,918flamencoa passionate style of song, dance, and guitar music originating from Andalusia, Spain.
- 13,919friendlinessthe quality of being kind, pleasant, and easy to get along with
- 13,920gaseousHaving the form or properties of a gas; existing in a gaseous state.
- 13,921gruelingExtremely tiring and demanding; requiring great effort and endurance.
- 13,922guardianshipThe legal right and responsibility to take care of another person, especially a child.
- 13,923gulpa large mouthful of liquid swallowed at once.
- 13,924gypsumA soft white or grey mineral used in building materials such as plaster and drywall.
- 13,925hastento move or act with speed; to hurry something along
- 13,926headyHaving a strong, exhilarating, or intoxicating effect on the senses or mind.
- 13,927homesickfeeling sad or longing for one's home and family while away.
- 13,928hotlyin a passionate, intense, or angry manner
- 13,929humanlyin a way that is within human power or ability; in a human manner.
- 13,930husbandrythe care, cultivation, and management of crops and animals; careful and thrifty management of resources.
- 13,931hyperboleExaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally.
- 13,932hypotheticallyin a way that is based on a suggested idea or situation that may not be real.
- 13,933idlyin a lazy or inactive way; without purpose or effort.
- 13,934immobilenot moving; unable to move.
- 13,935impairto weaken or damage the ability, quality, or function of something.
- 13,936kineticsthe branch of science concerned with the rates and mechanisms of chemical or physical processes.
- 13,937laymanA person who does not have specialized or professional knowledge in a particular field.
- 13,938layupa close-range shot in basketball made by laying the ball gently against the backboard.
- 13,939lifesplural form of 'life', referring to multiple existences or ways of living (informal/non-standard usage).
- 13,940macabreDisturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury.
- 13,941mackintoshA full-length waterproof raincoat, originally made from rubberized cloth.
- 13,942magnificationThe process of making something appear larger than it is, especially through a lens or instrument.
- 13,943mementoan object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event
- 13,944midwiferythe practice or profession of assisting women during childbirth.
- 13,945milieuthe social environment or surroundings in which a person lives or operates
- 13,946monsignorA title of honour given to certain Roman Catholic priests of high rank.
- 13,947moonshineillegally produced alcoholic liquor, typically distilled in secret.
- 13,948muttA dog of mixed or unknown breed; a mongrel.
- 13,949myocardialrelating to the myocardium, which is the muscular tissue of the heart.
- 13,950naturalisticRepresenting or imitating nature or real life in a very accurate and detailed way.
- 13,951nepotismThe practice of giving jobs or advantages to relatives or close friends, especially in politics or business.
- 13,952normalitythe state of being normal or usual; the condition in which things are as expected.
- 13,953oblongHaving a rectangular or elongated shape that is longer in one direction than the other.
- 13,954operaticrelating to or characteristic of opera; exaggeratedly dramatic or emotional.
- 13,955ophthalmologyThe branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of eye disorders.
- 13,956orcaA large, black-and-white predatory marine mammal; also called a killer whale.
- 13,957overseera person who supervises and watches over the work of others.
- 13,958painstakingDone with great care and thoroughness; very careful and diligent.
- 13,959palla dark cloud of gloom or sadness that spreads over a situation or event.
- 13,960panzerrelating to an armored military unit, especially a German tank or tank division.
- 13,961patchyexisting or happening in small, irregular areas; not consistent or uniform.
- 13,962paycheckschecks or payments issued to employees as wages for their work.
- 13,963pecana smooth, oval nut with a rich, buttery flavor, grown on a North American tree.
- 13,964perceptualrelating to the ability to perceive or become aware of things through the senses.
- 13,965piqueto stimulate interest or curiosity; also a feeling of irritation from wounded pride.
- 13,966politenessthe quality of being respectful and considerate in manner or speech.
- 13,967pomegranateA round fruit with tough reddish skin, containing many juicy seeds surrounded by red pulp.
- 13,968promiscuoushaving or characterized by many casual sexual relationships; not selective or careful in choice.
- 13,969pushera person who sells illegal drugs.
- 13,970resellto sell something that you have previously bought
- 13,971resuscitationThe action of reviving someone from unconsciousness or apparent death.
- 13,972revocationThe official cancellation or withdrawal of a right, privilege, or agreement.
- 13,973scalableAble to be expanded or adapted easily to handle increased demand or size.
- 13,974scalarA quantity that has only magnitude and no direction.
- 13,975scrapbooka book in which you stick photographs, newspaper cuttings, and other mementos.
- 13,976sensiblyin a way that shows good judgment and practicality
- 13,977separatora device or barrier that keeps things divided or apart from each other.
- 13,978sequestrationthe action of isolating, confiscating, or setting apart resources or a person, often by legal or governmental authority.
- 13,979shoala shallow area of water, or a large group of fish swimming together.
- 13,980sledgehammera large, heavy hammer with a long handle, used for heavy work such as breaking rocks or driving stakes.
- 13,981sleevedhaving sleeves; fitted or provided with sleeves.
- 13,982smartlyin a neat, stylish, and well-dressed manner; or quickly and briskly.
- 13,983smiteTo strike or hit someone with a firm, heavy blow; to defeat or destroy powerfully.
- 13,984somaticrelating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.
- 13,985splendourMagnificent and impressive beauty or grandeur.
- 13,986steeplyat a sharp angle; rising or falling sharply.
- 13,987stingraya flat-bodied marine fish with a whip-like tail that has a venomous spine.
- 13,988subcontinenta large landmass that forms a distinct part of a continent, often considered a region in its own right.
- 13,989subsidizeto support financially, especially by paying part of the cost.
- 13,990substationa facility where electrical voltage is transformed and distributed to homes and businesses.
- 13,991symbioticdescribing a relationship in which two different organisms live together and each benefits from the other.
- 13,992tantamountequivalent in seriousness or effect; virtually the same as.
- 13,993theretoTo that thing; in addition to that; concerning that matter.
- 13,994thermodynamicrelating to the branch of physics that deals with heat, energy, and their transformations.
- 13,995triflesomething of little value or importance; a trivial matter.
- 13,996twinestrong thread or string made by twisting two or more strands together.
- 13,997unfulfillednot satisfied or not achieved; left incomplete or unrealized.
- 13,998unjustlyIn an unfair or undeserved manner.
- 13,999unoccupiednot being used or lived in; empty or vacant.
- 14,000venousrelating to the veins or the blood carried in the veins.