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