The 14,401–14,500 most common English words

  1. 14,401servoa small automatic device that uses feedback to control the position or speed of a mechanism.
  2. 14,402shynessthe feeling of being nervous or uncomfortable around other people.
  3. 14,403slimmermore slim; thinner or more slender in build.
  4. 14,404snubto rebuff or ignore someone in a deliberate and insulting way.
  5. 14,405spewto send out a liquid, gas, or other substance in a fast and forceful stream.
  6. 14,406sportswearClothing designed for sports, exercise, or casual outdoor activities.
  7. 14,407squeaka short, high-pitched cry or sound.
  8. 14,408steakhousea restaurant that specializes in serving steaks and other grilled meats.
  9. 14,409stratospherethe layer of Earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, or (figuratively) an extremely high level.
  10. 14,410stuccoA type of plaster or cement mixture used to coat walls and ceilings, often giving a textured or smooth decorative surface.
  11. 14,411suaveSmoothly confident, polite, and elegant in manner.
  12. 14,412succinctexpressed clearly and briefly; using few words.
  13. 14,413superficiallyin a way that concerns only the surface or outward appearance, without depth.
  14. 14,414sweetenera substance used to make food or drink taste sweeter, either natural or artificial.
  15. 14,415syncingthe process of synchronizing data across devices so that all copies match.
  16. 14,416taxonomicrelating to the science of identifying, naming, and classifying organisms into ordered groups.
  17. 14,417telltalerevealing or betraying something that was meant to be hidden; a revealing sign.
  18. 14,418thoughtlessnot thinking about the effects of one's actions on others; inconsiderate.
  19. 14,419throwera person or device that sends an object through the air with force.
  20. 14,420thuda dull, heavy sound made by something falling or hitting a surface
  21. 14,421tibiaThe larger of the two bones in the lower leg, running from the knee to the ankle.
  22. 14,422titularholding or relating to a title; being the person or thing named in the title.
  23. 14,423torrentialFlowing or falling rapidly and in large quantities, like a torrent.
  24. 14,424tradTraditional in style or character; conventional.
  25. 14,425valenceThe combining power of an element, determined by the number of electrons it can gain, lose, or share.
  26. 14,426villagera person who lives in a village.
  27. 14,427virtuosoA person with exceptional skill or talent, especially in music.
  28. 14,428wailTo make a long, high-pitched cry of pain or grief.
  29. 14,429weldera person who joins metal pieces together by melting and fusing them with heat.
  30. 14,430whitewaterfast, turbulent water in a river, especially as encountered in rapids.
  31. 14,431whiza person who is exceptionally skilled at something; an expert.
  32. 14,432wingmana person who supports or assists a friend, especially in social situations.
  33. 14,433xenonA heavy, colorless, odorless noble gas used in lighting and imaging.
  34. 14,434abnormalitysomething that is not normal or typical; a deviation from the standard.
  35. 14,435addendumA piece of additional material added to the end of a document or book.
  36. 14,436adsorptionThe process by which molecules of a substance adhere to the surface of a solid or liquid rather than being absorbed into it.
  37. 14,437affrontan action or remark that causes offense or insults someone openly.
  38. 14,438afootIn progress; happening or developing.
  39. 14,439almsMoney, food, or other goods given to poor people as charity.
  40. 14,440amenablewilling to agree or accept; open to suggestion or persuasion.
  41. 14,441annotationA note or comment added to a text or diagram to explain or give more information.
  42. 14,442antibacterialCapable of killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
  43. 14,443argumentativetending to argue or disagree, especially in an annoying way.
  44. 14,444asymptomaticshowing no symptoms of a disease or condition.
  45. 14,445baccalaureateAn academic degree awarded upon completion of an undergraduate course of study.
  46. 14,446bearableable to be endured or tolerated; not too unpleasant.
  47. 14,447beehivea structure where bees live and produce honey
  48. 14,448biospherethe regions of the Earth's surface, water, and atmosphere where living organisms exist.
  49. 14,449bodybuilderA person who develops their muscles through weight training and diet to achieve a large, muscular physique.
  50. 14,450botanistA scientist who studies plants.
  51. 14,451calmnessthe state of being peaceful, quiet, and free from anxiety or excitement.
  52. 14,452cannyHaving shrewd judgment; clever and careful, especially in business or practical matters.
  53. 14,453cavemana primitive human who lived in caves during prehistoric times.
  54. 14,454centimetera unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
  55. 14,455chairwomanA woman who presides over a meeting or leads an organization or committee.
  56. 14,456characterisationThe way in which a person or thing is described or portrayed, especially in a story.
  57. 14,457cilantroA herb with bright green leaves used in cooking, especially in Mexican and Asian cuisines; also called coriander.
  58. 14,458civicsThe study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works.
  59. 14,459clipboarda small board with a clip at the top, used for holding papers while writing.
  60. 14,460confessora person who hears confessions, especially a priest; also one who confesses a faith.
  61. 14,461connoisseura person with expert knowledge and keen appreciation in a particular field, especially in the arts or food and drink.
  62. 14,462contemplativeinvolving or characterized by deep, quiet thought and reflection.
  63. 14,463convocationa large formal assembly or meeting, especially one held for a ceremonial purpose.
  64. 14,464countermeasuresactions taken to counteract a threat or danger.
  65. 14,465culpableDeserving blame or censure; responsible for a fault or wrong.
  66. 14,466damselA young unmarried woman or girl, often one in need of rescue.
  67. 14,467dazea state of stunned confusion or shock
  68. 14,468deliciouslyin a way that tastes or feels extremely pleasing and enjoyable.
  69. 14,469diocesanrelating to a diocese, the district under the authority of a bishop.
  70. 14,470divinationthe practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.
  71. 14,471doggoinformal word for a dog, often used in a cute or playful way.
  72. 14,472drunkennessthe state of being drunk; intoxication from alcohol.
  73. 14,473emigrateTo leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another.
  74. 14,474emulsiona stable mixture of two liquids that do not normally mix, or a light-sensitive coating used in photography.
  75. 14,475epistemologyThe branch of philosophy concerned with the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.
  76. 14,476exorcismA ritual intended to drive out an evil spirit from a person or place.
  77. 14,477fabledFamous and talked about in stories or legends; renowned.
  78. 14,478fabricateto invent or make up something false; to manufacture
  79. 14,479fatherhoodThe state or condition of being a father.
  80. 14,480femoralrelating to the femur or the thigh region of the body.
  81. 14,481filibustera political tactic of prolonging debate to delay or prevent a vote on a proposed law.
  82. 14,482finalizeto complete or settle something definitively.
  83. 14,483fluctuationan irregular rise and fall in number or amount; variation
  84. 14,484fraudulentlyin a way that involves deception or dishonesty for personal gain.
  85. 14,485gandera quick look or glance at something
  86. 14,486gauzea thin, transparent fabric used especially as a medical dressing.
  87. 14,487geometricalrelating to or having the regular lines, angles, and shapes studied in geometry.
  88. 14,488ghoulAn evil spirit or monster said to rob graves and feed on the dead.
  89. 14,489grandstandto behave in a showy way to impress an audience instead of acting sincerely.
  90. 14,490hallucinationa perception of something that does not exist, experienced as if it were real.
  91. 14,491hydrophobicTending to repel or fail to mix with water.
  92. 14,492immaterialnot important or relevant; having no significant effect on a situation.
  93. 14,493inefficiencythe state of wasting time, money, or resources without achieving good results.
  94. 14,494inflationaryrelating to or causing a general increase in prices over time.
  95. 14,495inflexibleUnwilling to change or compromise; rigid.
  96. 14,496inflowa movement of people, money, or things coming into a place.
  97. 14,497intercomA system that allows people in different rooms or areas to communicate with each other by voice.
  98. 14,498inwardstoward the inside or inner part; into one's own mind or feelings.
  99. 14,499knighthoodThe rank, title, or dignity of a knight, granted by a monarch as an honor.
  100. 14,500laborera person who does physical or manual work, especially for wages