The 14,501–14,600 most common English words

14,501lifesavingacting to save someone's life; preventing death in a critical situation.
14,502mangrovea tropical tree or shrub that grows in coastal swamps, with tangled roots that extend above the waterline.
14,503marmaladeA jam made from citrus fruit, especially oranges, including the peel.
14,504modifiera word or phrase that describes or limits another word.
14,505naturalizationthe legal process by which a foreign person acquires citizenship of another country.
14,506numbnessA lack of physical sensation or feeling in part of the body; also an emotional state of being unable to feel.
14,507oara long pole with a flat blade used to row a boat through water.
14,508opiatea drug derived from opium that relieves pain and may cause addiction.
14,509ordinatedorganized and arranged in a systematic or coordinated way.
14,510ospreyA large fish-eating bird of prey with brown and white plumage, found near water worldwide.
14,511outscoredscored more points than an opponent in a game or contest.
14,512peltThe skin or hide of an animal, especially with the fur still attached.
14,513pennanta long, narrow triangular flag, especially one awarded as a symbol of championship.
14,514perfectionista person who refuses to accept anything less than perfect and sets very high standards.
14,515praxisthe practice and application of a theory or skill, as opposed to the theory itself.
14,516princelyimpressively large or generous; fit for a prince.
14,517psoriasisa chronic skin disease characterized by red, itchy, scaly patches.
14,518puttyA soft, pliable paste used to fill gaps or fix glass in window frames.
14,519quenchto satisfy a need or desire, especially thirst; to put out a fire or flame.
14,520radicalismthe belief in or pursuit of thorough and far-reaching political or social reform.
14,521radona radioactive noble gas produced by the decay of radium, occurring naturally in soil and rocks.
14,522rationalizeTo construct a logical reason for an action or belief, especially to justify something done for other reasons.
14,523reactivityThe tendency or capacity of a substance to undergo chemical reactions.
14,524reassignmentthe act of moving someone or something to a new position, role, or place.
14,525repeatera device or person that repeats something, especially one that receives and retransmits a signal to extend its range.
14,526retardationthe process of slowing down or being delayed; a reduction in speed or rate of progress.
14,527retorta quick, witty, or sharp reply, especially to a criticism or insult.
14,528revitalizationthe process of giving new life, energy, or strength to something that has become inactive or weak.
14,529reworkto change or revise something in order to improve it
14,530rudelyin a manner that is impolite or offensive.
14,531sawmillA factory or place where logs are cut into lumber by machinery.
14,532shogunA hereditary military dictator who ruled Japan in the name of the emperor.
14,533showingsoccasions when something is displayed or presented to an audience
14,534shrinkagethe process or amount by which something decreases in size, quantity, or value.
14,535skepticA person who questions or doubts accepted beliefs or claims.
14,536sleevelesshaving no sleeves; describing a garment from which the sleeves are absent.
14,537snowstorma heavy fall of snow accompanied by strong winds
14,538socialiteA person who is well known in fashionable society and fond of social activities.
14,539southerlyComing from or situated toward the south; directed or moving toward the south.
14,540spectrometerAn instrument that measures the properties of light or other radiation across a specific portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.
14,541subspaceA subset of a space that itself satisfies all the properties required to be called a space of the same type.
14,542subsurfaceexisting or occurring below the surface, especially of the earth.
14,543superstructureThe part of a structure built above its foundation or base.
14,544sweepera person or device that sweeps, especially one that cleans streets or floors.
14,545swisha soft rushing or rustling sound, often made by something moving quickly through air or water.
14,546syncedSynchronized; having data or settings matched and updated across multiple devices or systems.
14,547tamperto interfere with something in a way that causes damage or makes unauthorized changes.
14,548tamponA small absorbent plug inserted into the vagina to absorb menstrual blood.
14,549telephonyThe technology or system of transmitting voice and other sounds over a distance using telephone networks.
14,550toffeeA hard or chewy candy made by boiling sugar and butter together.
14,551tomahawkA light axe traditionally used as a tool or weapon by some Native American peoples.
14,552torchedset on fire deliberately; burned down.
14,553transcendencethe state of going beyond ordinary limits; surpassing usual human experience or understanding.
14,554transgressionAn act that goes against a law, rule, or moral principle; an offense or violation.
14,555triageTo sort or prioritize people or things according to urgency or importance.
14,556ulteriorkept hidden or concealed, especially when referring to intentions or purposes beyond what is openly stated.
14,557unambiguousclear and having only one possible meaning or interpretation.
14,558undeterminednot yet decided, established, or known.
14,559undiesinformal word for underwear or underpants.
14,560unfetteredNot restricted or controlled; free from limitations.
14,561venisonThe meat of a deer, used as food.
14,562verandaa roofed platform along the outside of a house, open on one or more sides.
14,563whinyTending to complain or make high-pitched fretful sounds; overly fussy.
14,564afterthoughtsomething thought of or added after the main plan or event; a belated idea.
14,565airmanA person who serves in an air force or works as a pilot or crew member of an aircraft.
14,566airshipA large, engine-powered aircraft that is lighter than air and can be steered, typically filled with gas.
14,567annihilateto destroy something completely; to wipe out entirely.
14,568appointeea person who has been appointed to a position or office
14,569archetypalrepresenting the most typical or perfect example of a kind; classic.
14,570artfulCleverly crafted to achieve a purpose, often in a cunning or deceptive way.
14,571ascendancya position of dominant power or influence over others.
14,572assessorA person who officially evaluates or estimates the value of something, such as property or taxes.
14,573asymmetrylack of equality or equivalence between parts; absence of symmetry.
14,574asynchronousnot happening at the same time; occurring at different or independent times.
14,575banalSo common and ordinary as to be boring; lacking originality.
14,576benchedremoved from active play and made to sit on the sideline as a substitute or as punishment.
14,577blackfacedark makeup worn to caricature a Black person, considered deeply offensive and racist.
14,578bluishsomewhat blue in color; having a slight blue tint.
14,579bookkeepera person whose job is to keep accurate records of financial transactions for a business.
14,580bountifulLarge in quantity; generously abundant.
14,581bulldozera large, powerful machine with a wide blade at the front, used to move earth or demolish structures.
14,582calicoA type of plain-woven cotton cloth, usually with a printed pattern of small flowers or figures.
14,583capillaryA very fine, thin-walled tube or blood vessel through which fluids pass.
14,584categoricalUnconditional and absolute; leaving no room for doubt or exception.
14,585checkupA routine medical examination to check one's general health.
14,586chieftainthe leader or head of a clan, tribe, or group of people.
14,587cinematographera person who operates a movie camera and is responsible for the visual style of a film.
14,588cirrhosisA chronic liver disease in which healthy tissue is replaced by scar tissue, impairing liver function.
14,589codeineA mild narcotic drug derived from opium, used to relieve pain or suppress coughing.
14,590colitisinflammation of the colon (large intestine), causing pain, diarrhea, and discomfort.
14,591combativeready or eager to fight or argue; aggressively confrontational.
14,592conceitedHaving an excessively high opinion of oneself; vain and arrogant.
14,593consecrationthe act of making something sacred or officially dedicating it to a holy purpose
14,594conspicuouslyIn a way that is clearly visible or attracts attention; noticeably.
14,595counterattackan attack made in response to an attack by an opponent.
14,596cutenessthe quality of being attractive or charming in an endearing way
14,597darkento become or make darker in color or tone
14,598defuseto reduce or remove tension, danger, or conflict from a situation.
14,599dilationthe process of becoming wider, larger, or more open.
14,600dishonorloss of respect or reputation; shame or disgrace.