The 14,701–14,800 most common English words

14,701bootstrapto start or develop something using only the resources one already has, without external help.
14,702brisketA cut of meat from the breast or lower chest of a cow or other animal.
14,703cairna pile of stones stacked as a landmark or memorial, especially in wild or mountainous areas.
14,704cannonballa heavy round projectile fired from a cannon, or a jump into water performed with knees pulled tightly to the chest.
14,705cappuccinoAn Italian coffee drink made with espresso and steamed, frothed milk.
14,706circulatoryrelating to the circulation of blood through the body.
14,707citrateA salt or ester of citric acid, commonly used in food, medicine, and biochemistry.
14,708climacticrelating to or forming a climax; most intense or exciting at a peak moment.
14,709cowgirlA woman who works on a ranch, herding cattle, often skilled in horseback riding.
14,710cowlA large hood or hooded garment, especially one worn by a monk.
14,711crepeA thin, delicate pancake, often filled or topped with sweet or savory ingredients.
14,712decentlyin a way that is appropriate, respectable, or satisfactory.
14,713decentralizationthe process of distributing authority or functions away from a central point to smaller local units.
14,714decorumbehavior that is proper and dignified in a particular situation.
14,715deftSkillful and quick in one's movements; nimble and clever.
14,716detestTo dislike someone or something very strongly; to hate.
14,717disbandto break up or dissolve a group so that it no longer exists as an organization.
14,718dislocationthe state of being displaced or disrupted from a usual or proper position.
14,719distinguishableable to be recognized as different or distinct from something else.
14,720earnestlyin a sincere and serious manner; with genuine feeling or effort
14,721emblematicserving as a symbol of something; representative or symbolic.
14,722enslavementthe act of making someone a slave and forcing them to work without freedom
14,723entrustto give someone responsibility for an important task or object.
14,724enviableDeserving or causing envy; highly desirable.
14,725epidemiologicalrelating to the branch of medicine that deals with the spread and control of diseases in populations.
14,726epithetA descriptive word or phrase expressing a quality or attribute, often attached to a person's name.
14,727firehouseA building where fire engines are kept and firefighters are stationed.
14,728flakyTending to break or come apart in thin, flat pieces; light and layered in texture.
14,729flotillaa fleet of small ships or boats travelling together.
14,730followupa subsequent action, meeting, or communication that continues or builds on something that came before.
14,731foolproofSo simple and reliable that it cannot go wrong or be used incorrectly.
14,732forgetfultending to forget things easily.
14,733forgettablenot memorable; easily forgotten.
14,734forkliftA powered industrial truck with two metal prongs at the front, used to lift and move heavy loads.
14,735gallantrybrave, noble, or chivalrous behavior, especially in the face of danger.
14,736gamutthe complete range or scope of something
14,737gasha long, deep cut or wound in flesh or a surface.
14,738gawkera person who stares openly and rudely at something or someone.
14,739gazellea small, slender antelope known for its grace and speed, found in Africa and Asia.
14,740genotypeThe complete genetic makeup of an organism.
14,741glycola type of organic compound belonging to the alcohol family, containing two hydroxyl groups, commonly used as antifreeze or solvent.
14,742gophera small burrowing rodent that lives underground and is known for digging extensive tunnel systems.
14,743governessA woman employed in a private household to educate and care for children.
14,744gravitateto be drawn toward something or someone, as if by gravity
14,745guesthousea private home or small establishment offering accommodation to paying guests.
14,746gunfighta battle or exchange of shots between people using guns.
14,747harvestera machine or person that gathers crops from fields
14,748heartburna burning sensation in the chest caused by acid from the stomach rising into the esophagus.
14,749heroicsdramatic or showy behavior, especially acts of bravery or daring.
14,750hillbillya person from a remote rural area, especially the mountains, often used in a stereotypical or humorous way.
14,751homeopathyA system of alternative medicine based on the belief that substances causing symptoms in healthy people can cure similar symptoms in sick people when highly diluted.
14,752imbecileA stupid or foolish person; someone who behaves in a very unintelligent way.
14,753impersonationThe act of pretending to be another person, often by copying their appearance or manner.
14,754imprisonto put or keep someone in prison; to confine or lock up.
14,755intensivelyin a thorough and concentrated way, with great effort over a short time
14,756ischemicrelating to or affected by an insufficient supply of blood to a part of the body.
14,757jackala wild dog-like animal found in Africa and Asia that often scavenges for food.
14,758jaegerA seabird of the skua family known for aggressively stealing food from other birds.
14,759joystickA handheld lever used to control movement in video games, aircraft, or other devices.
14,760kamikazeRecklessly daring or suicidal in approach; originally referring to Japanese suicide pilots in World War II.
14,761kelpa type of large brown seaweed that grows in cold ocean waters.
14,762kingfishera brightly colored bird that lives near water and feeds on fish.
14,763lackeyA person who does whatever a powerful person tells them; a servile follower.
14,764laminateto cover or coat something with a thin protective layer, especially of plastic.
14,765leekA vegetable related to the onion, with a long white stem and flat green leaves.
14,766linguistA person who studies or is skilled in languages.
14,767luteA pear-shaped stringed instrument with a long neck, played by plucking.
14,768macrophageslarge white blood cells that engulf and digest foreign particles, bacteria, and dead cells as part of the immune response.
14,769meaningfullyin a way that is significant, purposeful, or full of meaning
14,770meatballa small round ball of minced meat, often served with pasta or in a sauce.
14,771merinoA breed of sheep known for producing fine, soft wool, or the high-quality wool itself.
14,772metastasisThe spread of a disease, especially cancer, from its original site to other parts of the body.
14,773microchipa tiny electronic chip used to store data or power small devices.
14,774mitzvahA good deed or meritorious act; also a commandment in Jewish law.
14,775nautilusa sea creature with a spiral shell, related to squid and octopus, found in tropical oceans.
14,776nymphA minor nature deity in mythology depicted as a beautiful young woman living in nature.
14,777oceanographyThe scientific study of the ocean, including its physical, chemical, and biological aspects.
14,778papayaA large tropical fruit with orange flesh and black seeds, grown on a tall plant.
14,779partisanshipStrong, often uncritical support for a particular political party or cause.
14,780peachyInformal for 'fine' or 'excellent'; used to express that something is satisfactory or going well.
14,781pearlyhaving a soft, lustrous appearance like a pearl; smooth and iridescent.
14,782pensionerA person who receives a pension, especially a retired person living on a regular payment from a former employer or the government.
14,783periscopean optical instrument using mirrors or prisms to allow observation from a concealed or submerged position.
14,784perniciousHaving a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
14,785perversionA distortion or corruption of something from its original or correct form; an abnormal or unacceptable form of behavior.
14,786phylogeneticRelating to the evolutionary development and history of a species or group of organisms.
14,787physiotherapyTreatment of injury or disease through physical methods such as exercise, massage, and heat, rather than medication or surgery.
14,788pigmentationThe natural coloring of a living organism's skin, hair, or other tissue, produced by pigments.
14,789pizzeriaa restaurant or shop where pizzas are made and sold.
14,790populateto fill a place with people or living things; to inhabit or colonize an area.
14,791posthumouslyoccurring or appearing after the death of the originator.
14,792prawna small edible shellfish resembling a large shrimp
14,793preamblean introductory statement, especially at the beginning of a formal document, explaining its purpose.
14,794preoccupationthe state of thinking about something so much that you cannot focus on other things
14,795primExcessively neat, formal, or proper in appearance or manner.
14,796pureea thick, smooth substance made by crushing and blending food.
14,797racketeeringThe practice of operating or participating in a dishonest scheme or organized crime for profit.
14,798radarssystems that use radio waves to detect and locate objects such as aircraft or ships.
14,799rattlesnakea venomous American snake with a segmented rattle at the end of its tail that makes a buzzing sound as a warning.
14,800receptaclea container or holder used to receive or store something