The 14,401–14,500 most common English words
- 14,401servoa small automatic device that uses feedback to control the position or speed of a mechanism.
- 14,402shynessthe feeling of being nervous or uncomfortable around other people.
- 14,403slimmermore slim; thinner or more slender in build.
- 14,404snubto rebuff or ignore someone in a deliberate and insulting way.
- 14,405spewto send out a liquid, gas, or other substance in a fast and forceful stream.
- 14,406sportswearClothing designed for sports, exercise, or casual outdoor activities.
- 14,407squeaka short, high-pitched cry or sound.
- 14,408steakhousea restaurant that specializes in serving steaks and other grilled meats.
- 14,409stratospherethe layer of Earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, or (figuratively) an extremely high level.
- 14,410stuccoA type of plaster or cement mixture used to coat walls and ceilings, often giving a textured or smooth decorative surface.
- 14,411suaveSmoothly confident, polite, and elegant in manner.
- 14,412succinctexpressed clearly and briefly; using few words.
- 14,413superficiallyin a way that concerns only the surface or outward appearance, without depth.
- 14,414sweetenera substance used to make food or drink taste sweeter, either natural or artificial.
- 14,415syncingthe process of synchronizing data across devices so that all copies match.
- 14,416taxonomicrelating to the science of identifying, naming, and classifying organisms into ordered groups.
- 14,417telltalerevealing or betraying something that was meant to be hidden; a revealing sign.
- 14,418thoughtlessnot thinking about the effects of one's actions on others; inconsiderate.
- 14,419throwera person or device that sends an object through the air with force.
- 14,420thuda dull, heavy sound made by something falling or hitting a surface
- 14,421tibiaThe larger of the two bones in the lower leg, running from the knee to the ankle.
- 14,422titularholding or relating to a title; being the person or thing named in the title.
- 14,423torrentialFlowing or falling rapidly and in large quantities, like a torrent.
- 14,424tradTraditional in style or character; conventional.
- 14,425valenceThe combining power of an element, determined by the number of electrons it can gain, lose, or share.
- 14,426villagera person who lives in a village.
- 14,427virtuosoA person with exceptional skill or talent, especially in music.
- 14,428wailTo make a long, high-pitched cry of pain or grief.
- 14,429weldera person who joins metal pieces together by melting and fusing them with heat.
- 14,430whitewaterfast, turbulent water in a river, especially as encountered in rapids.
- 14,431whiza person who is exceptionally skilled at something; an expert.
- 14,432wingmana person who supports or assists a friend, especially in social situations.
- 14,433xenonA heavy, colorless, odorless noble gas used in lighting and imaging.
- 14,434abnormalitysomething that is not normal or typical; a deviation from the standard.
- 14,435addendumA piece of additional material added to the end of a document or book.
- 14,436adsorptionThe process by which molecules of a substance adhere to the surface of a solid or liquid rather than being absorbed into it.
- 14,437affrontan action or remark that causes offense or insults someone openly.
- 14,438afootIn progress; happening or developing.
- 14,439almsMoney, food, or other goods given to poor people as charity.
- 14,440amenablewilling to agree or accept; open to suggestion or persuasion.
- 14,441annotationA note or comment added to a text or diagram to explain or give more information.
- 14,442antibacterialCapable of killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
- 14,443argumentativetending to argue or disagree, especially in an annoying way.
- 14,444asymptomaticshowing no symptoms of a disease or condition.
- 14,445baccalaureateAn academic degree awarded upon completion of an undergraduate course of study.
- 14,446bearableable to be endured or tolerated; not too unpleasant.
- 14,447beehivea structure where bees live and produce honey
- 14,448biospherethe regions of the Earth's surface, water, and atmosphere where living organisms exist.
- 14,449bodybuilderA person who develops their muscles through weight training and diet to achieve a large, muscular physique.
- 14,450botanistA scientist who studies plants.
- 14,451calmnessthe state of being peaceful, quiet, and free from anxiety or excitement.
- 14,452cannyHaving shrewd judgment; clever and careful, especially in business or practical matters.
- 14,453cavemana primitive human who lived in caves during prehistoric times.
- 14,454centimetera unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
- 14,455chairwomanA woman who presides over a meeting or leads an organization or committee.
- 14,456characterisationThe way in which a person or thing is described or portrayed, especially in a story.
- 14,457cilantroA herb with bright green leaves used in cooking, especially in Mexican and Asian cuisines; also called coriander.
- 14,458civicsThe study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works.
- 14,459clipboarda small board with a clip at the top, used for holding papers while writing.
- 14,460confessora person who hears confessions, especially a priest; also one who confesses a faith.
- 14,461connoisseura person with expert knowledge and keen appreciation in a particular field, especially in the arts or food and drink.
- 14,462contemplativeinvolving or characterized by deep, quiet thought and reflection.
- 14,463convocationa large formal assembly or meeting, especially one held for a ceremonial purpose.
- 14,464countermeasuresactions taken to counteract a threat or danger.
- 14,465culpableDeserving blame or censure; responsible for a fault or wrong.
- 14,466damselA young unmarried woman or girl, often one in need of rescue.
- 14,467dazea state of stunned confusion or shock
- 14,468deliciouslyin a way that tastes or feels extremely pleasing and enjoyable.
- 14,469diocesanrelating to a diocese, the district under the authority of a bishop.
- 14,470divinationthe practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.
- 14,471doggoinformal word for a dog, often used in a cute or playful way.
- 14,472drunkennessthe state of being drunk; intoxication from alcohol.
- 14,473emigrateTo leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another.
- 14,474emulsiona stable mixture of two liquids that do not normally mix, or a light-sensitive coating used in photography.
- 14,475epistemologyThe branch of philosophy concerned with the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.
- 14,476exorcismA ritual intended to drive out an evil spirit from a person or place.
- 14,477fabledFamous and talked about in stories or legends; renowned.
- 14,478fabricateto invent or make up something false; to manufacture
- 14,479fatherhoodThe state or condition of being a father.
- 14,480femoralrelating to the femur or the thigh region of the body.
- 14,481filibustera political tactic of prolonging debate to delay or prevent a vote on a proposed law.
- 14,482finalizeto complete or settle something definitively.
- 14,483fluctuationan irregular rise and fall in number or amount; variation
- 14,484fraudulentlyin a way that involves deception or dishonesty for personal gain.
- 14,485gandera quick look or glance at something
- 14,486gauzea thin, transparent fabric used especially as a medical dressing.
- 14,487geometricalrelating to or having the regular lines, angles, and shapes studied in geometry.
- 14,488ghoulAn evil spirit or monster said to rob graves and feed on the dead.
- 14,489grandstandto behave in a showy way to impress an audience instead of acting sincerely.
- 14,490hallucinationa perception of something that does not exist, experienced as if it were real.
- 14,491hydrophobicTending to repel or fail to mix with water.
- 14,492immaterialnot important or relevant; having no significant effect on a situation.
- 14,493inefficiencythe state of wasting time, money, or resources without achieving good results.
- 14,494inflationaryrelating to or causing a general increase in prices over time.
- 14,495inflexibleUnwilling to change or compromise; rigid.
- 14,496inflowa movement of people, money, or things coming into a place.
- 14,497intercomA system that allows people in different rooms or areas to communicate with each other by voice.
- 14,498inwardstoward the inside or inner part; into one's own mind or feelings.
- 14,499knighthoodThe rank, title, or dignity of a knight, granted by a monarch as an honor.
- 14,500laborera person who does physical or manual work, especially for wages