The 14,001–14,100 most common English words

14,001ventricularrelating to or involving a ventricle, especially of the heart or brain.
14,002viciouslyIn a cruel, violent, or aggressive manner.
14,003vindicationproof that someone or something is right, justified, or free from blame
14,004watercolourA method of painting using pigments dissolved in water, or a picture made using this method.
14,005wickednessthe quality of being morally very wrong or evil
14,006worksheetA sheet of paper or digital document with exercises or questions for students to complete.
14,007abysmalExtremely bad; appallingly poor in quality.
14,008aortathe main artery carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
14,009apostasythe abandonment or rejection of a religious or political belief one previously held
14,010artisticallyin a way that shows skill, creativity, or talent in art
14,011ashramA hermitage or spiritual retreat, especially one led by a Hindu guru.
14,012bogeya score of one stroke over par on a golf hole; also a cause of fear or annoyance.
14,013bookshelfa shelf or set of shelves used for storing books.
14,014borona chemical element with atomic number 5, a metalloid used in glass, ceramics, and nuclear reactors.
14,015bronchitisinflammation of the bronchial tubes, causing coughing and difficulty breathing.
14,016brotherlyOf or like a brother; warm, kind, and protective toward others.
14,017buglea brass wind instrument resembling a small trumpet, used especially for military signals.
14,018bumblebeea large, hairy bee that makes a loud humming sound as it flies.
14,019carboniferousrelating to or containing carbon or coal, especially referring to the geological period when vast coal deposits were formed.
14,020catechismA summary of religious doctrine in the form of questions and answers, used for instruction.
14,021categorizeto put people or things into groups based on shared characteristics
14,022causalityThe relationship between cause and effect; the principle that every effect has a cause.
14,023chattytending to talk a lot in a friendly and informal way.
14,024chugto move with a series of dull explosive sounds, or to drink something quickly in large gulps.
14,025churchyardthe enclosed ground surrounding a church, often used as a burial place.
14,026clapperthe hanging piece inside a bell that strikes the bell to make it ring.
14,027clarionloud and clear (especially of a sound or call); a shrill, bright trumpet.
14,028coffersthe funds or financial reserves held by an organization or institution.
14,029cognaca type of high-quality French brandy distilled from white wine in the Cognac region of France.
14,030combatantA person or group that takes part in armed fighting or warfare.
14,031commieAn informal, often derogatory term for a communist.
14,032concealmentthe act of hiding something or keeping it secret
14,033concentrichaving a common center, especially of circles or spheres.
14,034conceptuallyin a way that relates to ideas or mental concepts rather than concrete facts.
14,035confineto keep someone or something within limits or a restricted space
14,036congregateto gather together in a group
14,037congresswomanA female member of the United States Congress, especially of the House of Representatives.
14,038constructora person or company that builds or constructs something.
14,039copycata person or thing that imitates or mimics another.
14,040corroborateto confirm or support a statement, theory, or finding with evidence.
14,041credcredibility or reputation earned through experience or achievement.
14,042curA mongrel or inferior dog; also used as an insult for a despicable person.
14,043curdThe thick, solid substance formed when milk coagulates, used to make cheese.
14,044cursoryDone quickly with little attention to detail.
14,045dangleto hang or swing loosely.
14,046deartha scarcity or lack of something
14,047delinquencyMinor criminal behavior or failure to fulfill a duty or obligation, especially by young people.
14,048disservicea harmful action or treatment that hurts someone instead of helping them.
14,049distastea feeling of mild dislike or aversion toward something.
14,050environmentalista person who is concerned about and acts to protect the natural environment
14,051epilepticRelating to or affected by epilepsy, a neurological disorder causing recurrent seizures.
14,052erasurethe removal or obliteration of something written, recorded, or remembered
14,053euphemismA mild or indirect word used in place of one that might seem harsh or blunt.
14,054exacerbateto make a problem or bad situation worse.
14,055exquisitelyin an extremely beautiful or delicate manner; with exceptional precision or intensity.
14,056extinguishera portable device used to put out small fires by spraying water, foam, or chemicals.
14,057facilitationthe process of making something easier or helping it happen more smoothly
14,058falsehoodA statement or claim that is not true; a lie.
14,059favourablyin a way that shows approval or positive regard
14,060firestorma situation that causes a lot of angry reactions or intense controversy; also a large, intensely burning fire.
14,061flangeA projecting flat rim or collar on an object, used for strengthening or attaching it to another object.
14,062flauntto display something ostentatiously in order to impress others.
14,063flawlesslyin a way that is perfect and without any mistakes or faults.
14,064fliera printed sheet or leaflet used to distribute information or advertise something.
14,065flinchto make a small, involuntary movement due to pain, fear, or surprise.
14,066freeholdPermanent and absolute ownership of land or property, with no time limit.
14,067friskto search someone quickly by passing hands over their clothing to check for hidden weapons or contraband.
14,068fundamentalismstrict adherence to the basic principles of any religion or ideology, often resisting change or outside influence.
14,069girththe measurement around the middle of something; circumference.
14,070godmotherA woman who sponsors a child at baptism and takes responsibility for the child's religious upbringing; also used informally for a woman who is a guiding or founding figure.
14,071governorshipthe position or term of office of a governor.
14,072hellishextremely unpleasant, difficult, or painful; resembling hell.
14,073hemoglobina protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
14,074hourglassA device for measuring time, consisting of two glass bulbs connected by a narrow neck through which sand flows from the upper to the lower bulb in a set period.
14,075hygienicclean and free from bacteria or disease-causing agents.
14,076idiocyExtremely stupid behavior or thinking; utter foolishness.
14,077impersonallacking personal warmth or human feeling; not relating to any specific person.
14,078incontinencethe inability to control the release of urine or feces from the body.
14,079inhalera small device used to breathe medicine directly into the lungs.
14,080intersexhaving biological sex characteristics that do not fit typical definitions of male or female.
14,081lacquerA liquid coating that dries to form a hard, shiny protective layer on a surface.
14,082malevolentHaving or showing a wish to do evil to others; deeply malicious.
14,083matchupspairings of opponents or competitors against each other in a contest or game.
14,084matrimonyThe state of being married; marriage.
14,085mercilesslyin a way that shows no mercy or pity; cruelly and without compassion
14,086meteorologistA scientist who studies and forecasts weather and atmospheric conditions.
14,087microprocessora tiny electronic chip that functions as the central processing unit of a computer or other device.
14,088midweekthe middle of the week, especially Wednesday or the days around it.
14,089minefielda situation full of hidden dangers or difficulties that are hard to avoid.
14,090murmurto speak in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
14,091necrosisThe death of living cells or tissues in a localized area of the body.
14,092onerousInvolving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty; burdensome.
14,093outsourceto arrange for work to be done by people outside your organization, often in another country.
14,094permeabilityThe quality of allowing liquids or gases to pass through a material.
14,095pharmacologicalrelating to the science of drugs and their effects on living organisms
14,096playmakerA player who leads attacking moves and creates chances for teammates to score.
14,097plumbexactly vertical or true; or a weight on a string used to find a vertical line.
14,098plungera rubber suction cup on a handle, used to unblock drains or pipes.
14,099prestoimmediately; at once (used to express that something has happened suddenly or surprisingly).
14,100priestlyrelating to or characteristic of a priest.