The 14,301–14,400 most common English words

14,301dandeliona common wild plant with bright yellow flowers that turn into white, fluffy seed heads.
14,302deafnessthe condition of being unable to hear, partially or completely.
14,303demonstratorA person who explains or shows how something works, often in public.
14,304destructto deliberately destroy something, especially a device or vehicle, to prevent harm.
14,305determinanta factor that decisively influences or determines an outcome.
14,306disengageto free or detach oneself from something or someone.
14,307dissectTo cut open and examine something carefully, especially a plant or animal.
14,308drywallA building material made of gypsum plaster pressed between two thick sheets of paper, used to make interior walls and ceilings.
14,309eagernessa strong feeling of enthusiasm and keenness to do or have something.
14,310ellipticHaving the shape of an ellipse; oval-shaped or relating to an ellipse.
14,311emittera device or entity that sends out light, heat, radiation, or other signals
14,312emporiumA large retail store or marketplace selling a wide variety of goods.
14,313epicenterThe point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake; the central point of something, often something difficult.
14,314epiduralrelating to the space outside the dura mater of the spinal cord; commonly refers to an injection of anesthetic into that space.
14,315epistleA formal or literary letter, especially one written to a person or group.
14,316erstwhileFormer; belonging to an earlier time.
14,317exertionthe use of physical or mental effort
14,318expendto use up or spend a resource such as time, money, or energy.
14,319facilitatorA person who makes a process or activity easier for a group.
14,320ferocityThe state of being savagely fierce or violent; extreme intensity.
14,321flagstaffa pole on which a flag is displayed; a flagpole.
14,322fluiditythe quality of moving or changing smoothly and easily without stiffness or rigidity.
14,323fortifyto strengthen or reinforce something against attack or difficulty
14,324gauntUnusually thin and bony, especially due to illness or hardship.
14,325grapevinean informal network through which news or gossip spreads by word of mouth.
14,326grottoA small, picturesque cave or cavern, often used as a shelter or shrine.
14,327groundhogA burrowing rodent of North America, also called a woodchuck, known for hibernating in winter.
14,328guerillarelating to irregular warfare carried out by small independent groups using surprise attacks.
14,329hairlessHaving no hair; bald or bare.
14,330heaveto lift, pull, or throw something heavy with great effort.
14,331hellfirethe fire and torment of hell, often used to describe divine punishment or intense destruction.
14,332hiltThe handle of a sword or dagger.
14,333hinterlandA remote or less developed area situated beyond a coast or urban center.
14,334homelySimple and cozy in a way that feels like home; plain but comfortable.
14,335incaseto enclose or cover something in a case or protective layer.
14,336indescribabletoo extraordinary or overwhelming to be expressed in words.
14,337indoctrinationthe process of teaching a person or group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically.
14,338inductiverelating to a method of reasoning that draws general conclusions from specific examples or observations.
14,339inevitabilitythe quality of being certain to happen and impossible to avoid.
14,340infatuationAn intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something.
14,341infractionA minor violation or breach of a rule or law.
14,342inklinga slight hint or vague idea about something
14,343innuendoAn indirect or subtle hint, especially one that implies something negative or improper.
14,344insecticideA chemical substance used to kill insects.
14,345instantaneouslyhappening or done instantly, with no delay at all.
14,346interchangeablyin a way that allows two or more things to be exchanged or substituted for each other without any difference in result
14,347interfaithinvolving or relating to people of different religious faiths.
14,348interrogateto question someone closely and formally, often in an aggressive manner.
14,349introspectiveTending to examine one's own thoughts and emotions carefully.
14,350javelinA long spear thrown as an athletic event or used as a weapon.
14,351knollA small rounded hill or mound.
14,352landladyA woman who owns and rents out a property to tenants.
14,353larcenythe crime of stealing another person's property
14,354lavatoryA room equipped with a toilet and sink; a bathroom or restroom.
14,355leaningstendencies or preferences toward a particular belief, opinion, or group.
14,356ligandsmolecules or ions that bind to a central metal atom or to a receptor site on a protein.
14,357luminositythe quality or state of giving off light; brightness.
14,358magpieA black-and-white bird known for its noisy calls and attraction to shiny objects.
14,359matrimonialrelating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
14,360maulto injure or attack savagely by tearing or beating.
14,361menstruationthe monthly discharge of blood and tissue from the uterus in women of reproductive age.
14,362messianicRelating to a messiah or a savior; characterized by belief in a future ideal leader or cause that will transform the world.
14,363minimalisma style or approach that uses only the simplest and most essential elements.
14,364misogynistA person who strongly dislikes or has prejudice against women.
14,365modalitiesparticular methods, procedures, or forms through which something is done or experienced.
14,366motivatora person or thing that causes someone to feel motivated or eager to act.
14,367mulchA layer of material (such as leaves, bark, or compost) spread over soil to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
14,368musketA long-barreled firearm used by infantry soldiers, common before the modern rifle.
14,369nethersituated below or beneath; lower or under.
14,370nourishto provide with the food or substances necessary for growth and health.
14,371nutritionista person who is an expert in the study of nutrition and advises others on diet and food choices.
14,372oatA cereal grain commonly used in food such as porridge and granola.
14,373obscenitylanguage or material that is offensive or morally shocking, especially in a sexual way.
14,374obsessto think about something constantly and to an excessive degree.
14,375oratorA person who is skilled at public speaking.
14,376oxenplural of ox; large bovine animals used for farm work or pulling loads
14,377papyrusA tall water plant used in ancient times to make a paper-like writing material; also the material itself.
14,378perpetuitythe state of lasting forever; an endless or indefinitely long period of time.
14,379plateleta tiny, disc-shaped cell fragment in the blood that helps form clots to stop bleeding.
14,380pliersA hand tool with two hinged arms used for gripping, bending, or cutting.
14,381pluralismA system or principle in which multiple groups, beliefs, or identities coexist and are respected within a society.
14,382portabilityThe quality of being easy to carry or move from place to place.
14,383predationThe act of an animal hunting and killing other animals for food.
14,384preheatto heat an oven or appliance to a required temperature before using it.
14,385protectorateA territory that is controlled and protected by a stronger country, while retaining some degree of self-governance.
14,386psychopathicrelating to or characteristic of a person with a mental disorder involving persistent antisocial behavior, lack of empathy, and absence of remorse.
14,387quarterfinalA round in a competition that comes before the semifinal, involving the last eight competitors.
14,388randomnessthe quality or state of lacking any pattern, purpose, or predictable order.
14,389recitationthe act of saying aloud something memorized or prepared, such as a poem or list
14,390rectalrelating to or affecting the rectum (the final section of the large intestine).
14,391recursiverelating to a process that repeats itself by referring back to its own output or definition.
14,392reevaluateto assess or judge something again, especially in light of new information
14,393reprimandTo express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone because of their behavior.
14,394reruna repeat broadcast of a television programme or film that has been shown before.
14,395riddancethe act of being freed from something unwanted or troublesome.
14,396ruthlesslyin a way that shows no pity or compassion; mercilessly.
14,397satchelA small bag with a long strap, often worn over the shoulder, used to carry books or other items.
14,398saucyLively, bold, or slightly cheeky in an amusing way; also used to describe food that is rich with sauce.
14,399sculpturalrelating to or resembling sculpture; having a three-dimensional, artistic quality.
14,400septumA thin wall or partition dividing two cavities or spaces, especially in the nose.