The 14,201–14,300 most common English words

  1. 14,201headshotA photograph taken of a person's head and shoulders, typically used for professional purposes.
  2. 14,202heartilyIn a warm, enthusiastic, and sincere manner.
  3. 14,203helplessnessthe state of being unable to act or help oneself; powerlessness.
  4. 14,204henchmana faithful follower or subordinate who assists someone, especially in wrongdoing.
  5. 14,205hiccupa minor setback or interruption; also the involuntary sound made by a spasm of the diaphragm.
  6. 14,206hurlto throw something with great force.
  7. 14,207hydroxidea chemical compound containing one oxygen atom bonded to one hydrogen atom (OH), often found in bases such as sodium hydroxide.
  8. 14,208ilka type or kind of person or thing, especially one with a particular characteristic.
  9. 14,209impartialityThe quality of treating all sides equally and without bias.
  10. 14,210incessantlyWithout stopping; constantly and without pause.
  11. 14,211inertialrelating to inertia, especially the tendency of an object to remain in its current state of motion or rest.
  12. 14,212introverta person who tends to focus on their own thoughts and feelings and prefers calm, less stimulating environments.
  13. 14,213invocationA spoken appeal or prayer that calls upon a higher power, deity, or spirit for assistance or blessing.
  14. 14,214involuntarilywithout intention or conscious control; not done on purpose.
  15. 14,215irreparableImpossible to repair, fix, or undo.
  16. 14,216issuersorganizations or authorities that officially produce and distribute something, such as cards, bonds, or documents.
  17. 14,217journeymana worker who has completed basic training in a trade and is competent but not yet a master.
  18. 14,218lacticrelating to or derived from milk, especially referring to the acid produced in muscles during exercise.
  19. 14,219larvalrelating to or characteristic of a larva, the early immature stage of an insect or other animal.
  20. 14,220laterallyin a sideways direction; toward or from the side.
  21. 14,221latheA machine that rotates a piece of material so that it can be cut or shaped by a tool.
  22. 14,222lawlessnessa situation in which laws do not exist or are not obeyed; absence of law and order.
  23. 14,223liberallyin a generous or abundant amount; freely and openly.
  24. 14,224lopsidedHaving one side larger, heavier, or higher than the other; uneven or unbalanced.
  25. 14,225lunacyextreme foolishness or madness; behavior that seems completely crazy.
  26. 14,226mantelA shelf or structure above and around a fireplace.
  27. 14,227maydayAn international radio distress signal used by aircraft or ships in life-threatening emergencies.
  28. 14,228morphedchanged or transformed gradually into a different form or shape.
  29. 14,229mumbleto speak quietly and unclearly, making it difficult for others to understand
  30. 14,230nonpartisannot biased toward any particular political party or cause; neutral.
  31. 14,231noxiousHarmful or very unpleasant, especially to health.
  32. 14,232octagona flat shape with eight straight sides and eight angles.
  33. 14,233opulentOstentatiously rich and luxurious; wealthy in appearance.
  34. 14,234ordinateThe vertical coordinate (y-value) in a coordinate system.
  35. 14,235organista person who plays the organ
  36. 14,236outedpublicly revealed private or secret information about someone, especially regarding identity or affiliation.
  37. 14,237pectoralrelating to or located in the chest area.
  38. 14,238primroseA small wild or garden plant that produces pale yellow flowers in early spring.
  39. 14,239pungentHaving a sharply strong or biting smell or taste.
  40. 14,240putterto occupy oneself in a leisurely, aimless way; to do small tasks without urgency.
  41. 14,241radioactivityThe spontaneous emission of radiation from the nuclei of unstable atoms.
  42. 14,242recessiverelating to a gene or trait that is only expressed when two copies are inherited, not overriding a dominant trait.
  43. 14,243reeveA local official in medieval England responsible for managing an estate or district on behalf of a lord.
  44. 14,244relativisticrelating to or based on the theory of relativity, especially describing effects that become significant at very high speeds or strong gravitational fields.
  45. 14,245remandto send a defendant back into custody or on bail while awaiting trial.
  46. 14,246repletefilled or well-supplied with something, especially food; completely full.
  47. 14,247repugnantExtremely distasteful or offensive; causing strong disgust.
  48. 14,248ringedsurrounded by or marked with rings.
  49. 14,249roteLearning through mechanical repetition rather than true understanding.
  50. 14,250rudenessbehavior that is impolite or offensive toward others.
  51. 14,251sandala light open shoe fastened to the foot by straps
  52. 14,252scatanimal droppings or feces found in the wild.
  53. 14,253scissorto cut or clip with or as if with scissors.
  54. 14,254seaporta town or city with a harbor where ships can load and unload cargo.
  55. 14,255selloutan event for which all tickets or goods have been sold, leaving nothing available.
  56. 14,256sixesplural of six; in cricket, shots that score six runs by clearing the boundary without bouncing.
  57. 14,257skilfulhaving or showing great ability or expertise in doing something.
  58. 14,258snotmucus produced in the nose, especially when it runs out.
  59. 14,259spinelessLacking courage or determination; weak-willed and cowardly.
  60. 14,260stairwellthe vertical shaft in a building that contains a staircase.
  61. 14,261stalwartStrongly built, loyal, and hardworking; dependably steadfast.
  62. 14,262subtractionThe mathematical operation of taking one number away from another.
  63. 14,263sutraA canonical scripture or sacred text in Buddhism or Hinduism, often in the form of a verse or aphorism.
  64. 14,264tartanA pattern of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours, associated with Scottish clans; also the fabric bearing this pattern.
  65. 14,265tautStretched tight; not slack.
  66. 14,266teapota pot with a spout and lid, used for brewing and serving tea.
  67. 14,267thereforfor that; in return or exchange for that (formal/legal term).
  68. 14,268thoroughfareA road or path that passes through an area, open at both ends for public use.
  69. 14,269tunera device or circuit used to select and receive a specific radio or TV frequency.
  70. 14,270undyingLasting forever; never fading or ending.
  71. 14,271unequivocalleaving no doubt; completely clear and unambiguous.
  72. 14,272uneventfulhaving nothing interesting, exciting, or unusual happening; calm and routine.
  73. 14,273unfathomableToo deep, vast, or complex to be fully understood or measured.
  74. 14,274ungodlyUnreasonably extreme or outrageous, especially referring to time or degree; also, lacking reverence for God.
  75. 14,275unprofitableNot producing a financial profit; not worth the cost or effort.
  76. 14,276unreportednot reported or made known to authorities or the public.
  77. 14,277unsungnot celebrated or praised for one's achievements; deserving recognition but not receiving it.
  78. 14,278valourgreat courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
  79. 14,279watermana person who works on or near water, especially one who rows or operates a boat for hire.
  80. 14,280windscreenThe front glass window of a vehicle that protects occupants from wind and debris.
  81. 14,281wormholea hypothetical tunnel-like passage through space-time that connects two separate points in the universe.
  82. 14,282albatrossa large seabird with long wings, or a burden that is difficult to escape.
  83. 14,283aquiferAn underground layer of rock or sediment that holds and supplies water to wells and springs.
  84. 14,284arouseto stir up or awaken a feeling or reaction in someone.
  85. 14,285autocraticRelating to a ruler or leader who holds absolute, unchecked power and demands complete obedience.
  86. 14,286boldnessthe quality of being confident, brave, or willing to take risks.
  87. 14,287booksellerA person or business that sells books.
  88. 14,288breakagethe act of breaking something, or the amount broken.
  89. 14,289capitulationthe act of giving up or surrendering, often under agreed conditions
  90. 14,290cardiologistA physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the heart.
  91. 14,291carelesslyIn a way that shows insufficient attention or concern; without care.
  92. 14,292carotidRelating to either of the two main arteries in the neck that supply blood to the head and brain.
  93. 14,293charadeA absurd pretense or deception; something that is obviously false or hollow.
  94. 14,294coexistencethe state of existing together at the same time or in the same place, especially without conflict.
  95. 14,295concoursea large open area inside a building, especially in an airport or station, where people gather or pass through.
  96. 14,296confideto tell someone your secrets or private thoughts because you trust them
  97. 14,297countrymana person from the same country as oneself; a compatriot.
  98. 14,298crutcha support device used under the arm to help a person walk when injured; also something depended on as a substitute.
  99. 14,299cursiveA style of handwriting in which letters are joined together in a flowing manner.
  100. 14,300cutouta shape or figure that has been cut out from paper, cardboard, or another material.