The 14,901–15,000 most common English words

14,901infertileNot capable of producing crops, plants, or offspring; barren.
14,902injectorA device or component that forces a liquid or fuel into a system under pressure.
14,903insolventunable to pay one's debts; bankrupt
14,904intergalacticrelating to or situated between galaxies.
14,905irregularlynot at regular or equal intervals; in an uneven or inconsistent manner.
14,906iterativeinvolving repetition of a process in order to achieve a desired result, with each cycle building on the previous one.
14,907jotto write something quickly and briefly.
14,908lightheartedcheerful and carefree; not serious.
14,909lookupthe act of searching for information in a list, database, or reference source.
14,910lupinA flowering plant with tall spikes of colourful blooms, often found in gardens or meadows.
14,911meditativerelating to or involving deep, quiet thought or contemplation.
14,912middlemanA person who acts as an intermediary between a producer and a consumer, often in trade or business.
14,913mildewA thin white or gray fungal coating that forms on damp surfaces.
14,914muftiCivilian clothes worn by someone who usually wears a uniform; plain clothes.
14,915multivariateinvolving or depending on multiple variables at the same time.
14,916nadirThe lowest point of something; the worst moment in a situation.
14,917notepada small pad of paper used for writing notes.
14,918numericallyin terms of numbers; expressed or measured by numbers.
14,919nutcrackera device or tool used to crack open the shells of nuts.
14,920outboardLocated on or attached to the outside of a boat's hull, especially referring to a detachable engine.
14,921outliera person or thing that is very different from the expected norm or that lies outside the main group.
14,922paltry(of an amount) very small and inadequate; worthless or petty.
14,923petitionerA person who formally requests something from an authority, court, or official body.
14,924pinkieThe little finger, the smallest finger on the hand.
14,925placerrelating to a deposit of sand or gravel containing particles of valuable minerals, found in a riverbed or similar location.
14,926polluteto make an environment dirty or harmful by introducing dangerous or poisonous substances.
14,927precedeto come before something in time or position.
14,928precociousHaving developed certain abilities or knowledge at an earlier age than usual.
14,929presumptuousBehaving in a way that shows too much confidence or rudeness by doing something without permission.
14,930probabilisticBased on or relating to the theory of probability; expressing the chance that something will happen rather than stating it as certain.
14,931prontoimmediately; without delay.
14,932publicizeTo make something widely known to the public; to advertise or promote.
14,933purviewthe range of authority, concern, or activity that someone or something has.
14,934quickento make or become faster or more active; to speed up.
14,935quicksilverMoving or changing rapidly and unpredictably; also the old name for the liquid metal mercury.
14,936quincea hard, yellow, pear-shaped fruit used mainly in jams and jellies.
14,937racehorsea horse bred and kept for racing.
14,938ravioliSmall pasta parcels stuffed with a filling such as cheese, meat, or vegetables.
14,939roveTo wander or travel over a wide area without a fixed destination.
14,940salvoa simultaneous discharge of firearms or artillery, or a sudden burst of words or actions.
14,941sitcomsSituation comedies; television shows based on humorous everyday situations with recurring characters.
14,942spatulaA flat, flexible kitchen utensil used for lifting, spreading, or flipping food.
14,943subunitssmaller components or parts that combine to make up a larger unit or molecule.
14,944suffocateto die or cause to die from lack of air; to feel unable to breathe.
14,945tapasSmall Spanish appetizers or snacks served with drinks.
14,946tenementA run-down apartment building, especially one that is overcrowded and in a poor urban area.
14,947tetanusA serious bacterial infection that causes painful muscle stiffness and spasms, especially in the jaw.
14,948thriftyUsing money and resources carefully and without waste.
14,949thrombosisthe formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing blood flow.
14,950tingleto feel a slight stinging or prickling sensation
14,951townspeoplethe people who live in a particular town, considered as a group.
14,952tryouta test or trial to assess someone's suitability for a team, role, or performance.
14,953tyrosineAn amino acid found in many proteins that serves as a precursor to neurotransmitters and hormones such as dopamine and thyroid hormones.
14,954unbridleduncontrolled; not restrained in any way.
14,955underseaexisting, carried out, or used beneath the surface of the sea.
14,956unopposedfacing no opposition or resistance; not challenged by anyone.
14,957vampto make something more exciting or attractive; to act in a seductive manner.
14,958wantondeliberate and unprovoked; done without moral restraint or justification.
14,959wedlockthe state of being married; matrimony.
14,960welterweightA weight class in boxing for fighters typically between 140 and 147 pounds.
14,961wholesalerA person or company that sells goods in large quantities at lower prices, typically to retailers.
14,962wryUsing dry, twisted humor; showing clever and slightly bitter amusement.
14,963abominablecausing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant or bad.
14,964absolutionformal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment, especially in a religious context.
14,965adequacythe quality of being sufficient or acceptable for a particular purpose.
14,966adopterspeople who start using something new before most others do
14,967amalgama mixture or blend of different elements combined into one.
14,968ambulatoryAble to walk around; not confined to a bed.
14,969annulmentAn official declaration that something (such as a marriage or contract) is legally void and never existed.
14,970atollA ring-shaped coral reef or chain of small islands enclosing a lagoon.
14,971bangersBritish slang for sausages, especially pork sausages.
14,972barrioA Spanish-speaking neighborhood or district, especially in a city in the US or Latin America.
14,973benzeneA colorless, flammable liquid hydrocarbon with a hexagonal ring structure, used as a chemical solvent and in making plastics.
14,974blackishsomewhat black in color; having a dark, nearly black appearance.
14,975blemishA small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.
14,976brainstormto spontaneously generate a large number of ideas in a group or alone, without immediate judgment.
14,977brevitythe quality of being brief or using few words
14,978broadsidea firing of all the guns on one side of a warship at once; also, a strong verbal or written attack.
14,979burdensomeDifficult to carry out or deal with; causing hardship or stress.
14,980cadmiuma soft, bluish-white metallic element used in batteries, pigments, and industrial coatings.
14,981carnivorousFeeding on the flesh of other animals; meat-eating.
14,982characteristicallyin a way that is typical of a particular person, place, or thing.
14,983chimeraSomething that is hoped for but is illusory or impossible to achieve; also, a mythological fire-breathing monster.
14,984chiropractora healthcare professional who treats disorders of the spine and musculoskeletal system, mainly through manual adjustment.
14,985chromosomalrelating to or involving chromosomes, the structures in cells that carry genetic information.
14,986claustrophobichaving or causing an extreme fear of being in small or enclosed spaces.
14,987cleaveto split or divide something by force, especially along a natural line.
14,988conformationThe shape or structure of a molecule or object; the way something is arranged or formed.
14,989counterterrorismactions or strategies designed to prevent or combat terrorism.
14,990crayfishA small freshwater crustacean resembling a lobster.
14,991cuckoldA man whose wife has been sexually unfaithful to him.
14,992defraudto illegally obtain money or something of value from someone by deception or trickery.
14,993deftlyin a way that is skillful, quick, and clever
14,994desertionthe act of abandoning a post, duty, or person without permission and with no intention of returning.
14,995detaineeA person who is held in custody, especially for political or security reasons.
14,996dikea long wall or embankment built to hold back water and prevent flooding.
14,997dispensationan exemption from a rule or usual requirement, or an arrangement made by an authority.
14,998dowagerA widow who holds a title or property inherited from her late husband.
14,999eavesthe lower edges of a roof that overhang the walls of a building.
15,000enemaA liquid injected into the rectum to stimulate bowel movement or cleanse the intestine.