The 1,401–1,500 most common English words

1. 1,401nuclearRelating to energy released by splitting or joining atoms.
2. 1,402portA place by the sea or a river where ships load and unload.
3. 1,403presenceThe fact of being in a particular place; the way a person seems to others.
4. 1,404reactionSomething done or felt in response to an event or situation.
5. 1,405reduceTo make something smaller in size, amount, or degree.
6. 1,406shootTo fire a weapon, or to send something quickly through the air.
7. 1,407solidFirm and stable in shape; not liquid or gas; strong and dependable.
8. 1,408spanishRelating to Spain, its people, or its language.
9. 1,409sportAn activity involving physical effort and skill, often played as a game.
10. 1,410stressA feeling of mental or emotional strain or pressure.
11. 1,411tasteThe flavor of something in the mouth; or the ability to recognize flavors.
12. 1,412teaA hot drink made by pouring boiling water over dried leaves.
13. 1,413victorySuccess in a game, war, or competition.
14. 1,414afternoonThe part of the day between noon and evening.
15. 1,415assistantA person who helps someone, especially in their work.
16. 1,416classicJudged over time to be of the highest quality; a typical fine example.
17. 1,417clothesThings worn to cover the body, such as shirts and trousers.
18. 1,418electricWorked by or producing electricity.
19. 1,419emergencyA sudden serious situation that needs immediate action.
20. 1,420entirelyCompletely; in every way.
21. 1,421failureA lack of success; the fact of not achieving something.
22. 1,422festivalA day or period of celebration, often with public events.
23. 1,423flatLevel and smooth, with no curves or bumps; or a set of rooms to live in.
24. 1,424fuelA material such as gas, oil, or wood that is burned to produce energy.
25. 1,425helloUsed as a greeting when you meet someone or answer the phone.
26. 1,426illunwell; sick in body or mind.
27. 1,427initialExisting or happening at the beginning; first.
28. 1,428kickTo hit something with the foot.
29. 1,429mailLetters and parcels sent through the postal system; or to send them.
30. 1,430massiveVery large, heavy, or great.
31. 1,431pairTwo things of the same kind that go together.
32. 1,432planeA vehicle with wings and engines that flies through the air.
33. 1,433plentyA large or sufficient amount; more than enough.
34. 1,434princeThe son of a king or queen; a male ruler of a small country.
35. 1,435properCorrect, suitable, or right for a particular situation.
36. 1,436quarterOne of four equal parts of something; a period of three months.
37. 1,437regionalRelating to a particular area or part of a country.
38. 1,438sessionA period of time used for a particular activity.
39. 1,439shapeThe outer form or outline of something.
40. 1,440skyThe space above the earth where clouds and the sun appear.
41. 1,441teachingThe work or profession of giving knowledge to students.
42. 1,442towardIn the direction of someone or something.
43. 1,443transferTo move someone or something from one place or person to another.
44. 1,444upperHigher in position than something else.
45. 1,445usefulHelpful or able to be used for a purpose.
46. 1,446valleyA low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river.
47. 1,447willingReady and happy to do something.
48. 1,448zoneAn area marked off or different from those around it for a purpose.
49. 1,449accidentAn unexpected event that causes harm or damage.
50. 1,450advancedAt a high level; developed beyond the basic stage.
51. 1,451alternativeOne of two or more choices; a different possibility.
52. 1,452anywhereIn, at, or to any place.
53. 1,453bearA large, heavy wild animal with thick fur; or to carry or endure.
54. 1,454boatA small vessel used for traveling on water.
55. 1,455capacityThe largest amount that something can hold or produce; ability.
56. 1,456cheapCosting little money; or of low quality.
57. 1,457climateThe usual weather conditions of a particular area.
58. 1,458discussionThe act of talking about something in detail to exchange ideas.
59. 1,459drinkingThe act of taking liquid into the body through the mouth.
60. 1,460dutySomething you are required to do because it is right or your job.
61. 1,461fantasticExtremely good; wonderful.
62. 1,462governorThe elected head of a state in the United States.
63. 1,463hundredThe number 100.
64. 1,464industrialRelating to factories and the production of goods.
65. 1,465jointA place where two bones meet and can move; or shared by two or more.
66. 1,466mixTo combine two or more things into one; a combination of things.
67. 1,467museumA building where objects of art, history, or science are displayed.
68. 1,468pathA way or track made for walking on.
69. 1,469promiseA statement that you will certainly do or not do something.
70. 1,470proposedSuggested or put forward as a plan or idea.
71. 1,471purchaseTo buy something; the act of buying.
72. 1,472rainWater that falls from the clouds in drops.
73. 1,473removeTo take something away from a place.
74. 1,474spendingUsing time or money for a particular purpose.
75. 1,475steelA very strong metal made from iron, used for building.
76. 1,476terribleVery bad or unpleasant; causing great distress.
77. 1,477tiredIn need of rest or sleep; lacking energy.
78. 1,478viceA bad habit or immoral behavior; or second in rank below the top.
79. 1,479warmHaving or producing a comfortable amount of heat; not cold.
80. 1,480afraidFeeling fear or worry about something.
81. 1,481beerAn alcoholic drink made from grain.
82. 1,482borderThe line that separates two countries or areas.
83. 1,483canadianRelating to Canada or its people.
84. 1,484commandAn order given with authority; or to give such an order.
85. 1,485crewA group of people who work together, especially on a ship or plane.
86. 1,486crowdA large number of people gathered together in one place.
87. 1,487enemyA person who hates or opposes another; an opponent in war.
88. 1,488ensureTo make certain that something happens or is the case.
89. 1,489environmentalRelating to the natural world and the effect of human activity on it.
90. 1,490fixedRepaired; or kept in one position and not changing.
91. 1,491forestA large area of land thickly covered with trees.
92. 1,492intelligenceThe ability to learn, understand, and think clearly.
93. 1,493limitThe greatest amount allowed or possible; to keep within a boundary.
94. 1,494moonThe round object that shines in the night sky and moves around the earth.
95. 1,495oceanA very large area of salt water covering much of the earth.
96. 1,496profitThe money gained in business after costs have been paid.
97. 1,497proofEvidence or facts that show something is true.
98. 1,498republicanRelating to one of the two main political parties in the United States.
99. 1,499suitA set of matching jacket and trousers; or to be right for a purpose.
100. 1,500appearanceThe way someone or something looks; the act of arriving or being seen.