The 14,601–14,700 most common English words

14,601disintegrateto break apart into small pieces or fragments; to fall apart completely.
14,602divestto sell off or get rid of something, such as a business asset or investment.
14,603dodoan extinct flightless bird that once lived on the island of Mauritius, now used informally to mean something hopelessly outdated or extinct.
14,604draconianExcessively harsh or severe, especially referring to laws or rules.
14,605eerilyin a strange and unsettling way; in a manner that causes a feeling of unease or mystery.
14,606electrochemicalrelating to chemical reactions that involve electricity or the production of electricity by chemical means.
14,607emotivearousing or expressing strong emotion.
14,608empiricallyin a way that is based on observation or experiment rather than theory alone.
14,609entanglementa complicated or confused state in which things or people are caught up and hard to separate
14,610expeditionaryrelating to or forming a military expedition sent to a foreign country.
14,611firstbornThe first child born to a parent or parents.
14,612floweryUsing an excessively elaborate or ornate style of language; full of flowers.
14,613frockA woman's or girl's dress, or a long garment worn by monks or priests.
14,614glutamatea salt or ester of glutamic acid, used as a neurotransmitter in the nervous system and as a flavor enhancer in food.
14,615gobletA drinking cup with a stem and a base, usually made of glass or metal.
14,616gyroA Greek sandwich made of meat roasted on a vertical spit, served in pita bread with vegetables and sauce.
14,617handsomelyin a generous or impressively large amount; in an attractive or elegant manner.
14,618haplessUnlucky; unfortunate in a way that brings misfortune or failure.
14,619humanisticrelating to a system of thought that emphasizes human values, dignity, and potential rather than religious or scientific doctrine.
14,620iconographyThe visual images, symbols, or conventions used in a particular field or by a particular artist or culture.
14,621imperviousnot affected or influenced by something; unable to be penetrated.
14,622implausiblenot seeming reasonable or probable; hard to believe.
14,623imposterA person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others.
14,624indeterminatenot clearly fixed, known, or defined; uncertain or vague.
14,625inflectiona change in the pitch or tone of a voice, or a change in the form of a word to express grammatical function.
14,626innocentlyin a way that shows no guilt or wrongdoing; without harmful intent.
14,627intractablevery difficult or impossible to deal with, manage, or solve.
14,628kiltA knee-length skirt with pleats at the back, traditionally worn by men in Scotland.
14,629lifesavera person or thing that saves someone from a difficult or dangerous situation.
14,630litanyA long, tedious list of complaints, problems, or requests recited one after another.
14,631locketA small ornamental case, usually worn on a necklace, that holds a photograph or keepsake inside.
14,632locomotionthe ability to move from one place to another; the act or power of moving.
14,633mailmanA person whose job is to collect and deliver mail.
14,634marksmanA person skilled in shooting accurately at a target.
14,635mavenAn expert or enthusiast who has special knowledge in a particular field.
14,636nappyA piece of absorbent material wrapped around a baby's bottom to absorb waste; a diaper.
14,637neanderthalsan extinct species of archaic humans who lived in Europe and Asia before modern humans; informally used to describe someone regarded as primitive or uncivilized.
14,638neuterTo surgically remove the reproductive organs of an animal so it cannot reproduce.
14,639opinionatedhaving and expressing strong opinions confidently, often without being open to other views.
14,640oppressto keep people in hardship and subjugation by unjust use of authority or power.
14,641originatorA person who creates or initiates something for the first time.
14,642panhandleto beg for money or food in a public place
14,643paradoxicalSeemingly contradictory but possibly true.
14,644passagewaya corridor or narrow path that allows movement from one place to another.
14,645pastyUnhealthily pale or wan in complexion; also, having a soft, sticky texture like paste.
14,646patentlyclearly and obviously; in a way that is plain for everyone to see.
14,647pertainto be relevant or applicable to something
14,648pestoa sauce made from crushed basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil.
14,649polityA form of government or organized political community.
14,650porcupinea large rodent covered with sharp, stiff quills used for defense.
14,651primacyThe state of being first in importance, order, or rank.
14,652radiologicalrelating to radiology, the use of radiation or imaging techniques for medical diagnosis or treatment.
14,653reagenta substance used in a chemical reaction to detect, measure, or produce other substances.
14,654rectoryA house provided for a rector or parish priest, typically situated near the church.
14,655refractiverelating to the bending of light or other waves as they pass from one medium to another.
14,656refractoryresistant to treatment or cure; stubbornly difficult to manage or change.
14,657regrettablyin a way that causes sadness or disappointment; unfortunately
14,658reintroducedbrought back or restored to a place or situation where something previously existed.
14,659reorganisationThe process of organizing something again in a new or different way.
14,660reprievea temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment or difficulty
14,661retractiona formal withdrawal of a statement, claim, or accusation previously made.
14,662risera person who gets out of bed at a particular time
14,663ruckusa noisy commotion or disturbance.
14,664salamiA type of cured sausage made from fermented and air-dried meat, often seasoned with spices.
14,665screecha loud, harsh, high-pitched cry or sound.
14,666shopkeepera person who owns or manages a small shop
14,667shortnessthe state or quality of being short in length, time, or supply
14,668shrillHaving a high-pitched and piercing sound.
14,669soullesslacking warmth, spirit, or human feeling; empty of genuine emotion or character.
14,670splittera device or person that splits something into two or more parts.
14,671spookto frighten or startle someone or something.
14,672stagecoachA large, horse-drawn carriage that carried passengers and mail on regular routes.
14,673storka large long-legged bird known in folklore for bringing newborn babies to families.
14,674strongmana leader who rules by force or authoritarian control rather than democratic means.
14,675subsideto become less intense, severe, or active; to die down.
14,676swoonto faint or feel overwhelmed with emotion or admiration.
14,677tacticallyin a way that is planned to achieve a specific goal or advantage, especially in a clever or strategic manner.
14,678tartarA hard yellowish deposit that forms on teeth when plaque is not removed.
14,679telepathythe supposed ability to communicate thoughts or feelings directly from one mind to another without using speech or other physical means.
14,680thesaurusa reference book or tool that lists words grouped with their synonyms and related terms.
14,681thoraxThe part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, enclosing the heart and lungs.
14,682thrusterssmall rocket engines used to control the movement or direction of a spacecraft or vessel.
14,683titheto pay or give one tenth of one's income, especially to a church.
14,684unattainableimpossible to achieve or obtain; beyond one's reach.
14,685unexplorednot yet examined, investigated, or traveled through
14,686unsoldnot purchased or bought by anyone.
14,687unsubstantiatedNot supported or proven by evidence or facts.
14,688uptightnervously tense, anxious, or overly strict about rules and behavior.
14,689virulentExtremely severe or harmful; strongly infectious or poisonous.
14,690waterfowlbirds that live on or near water, such as ducks, geese, and swans.
14,691womanhoodthe state or condition of being a woman; the qualities associated with being a woman.
14,692worrisomecausing worry or anxiety; disturbing.
14,693wortthe liquid extracted from malted grain during the brewing process, before fermentation turns it into beer.
14,694admissibleAcceptable or allowed, especially as valid evidence in a legal proceeding.
14,695airliftthe transportation of people or supplies by aircraft, especially in an emergency.
14,696alluvialRelating to sediment deposited by flowing water, especially rivers.
14,697amyloidA starch-like protein substance that deposits abnormally in body tissues and is associated with certain diseases.
14,698apicalRelating to or situated at the apex (tip or top) of something.
14,699ascendantrising in power, influence, or status; in a dominant or superior position.
14,700bongoa small hand drum, usually one of a pair, played with the fingers and palms.