The 15,201–15,300 most common English words

  1. 15,201roadstera light, open-top car with two seats designed for sporty driving.
  2. 15,202salespersona person whose job is to sell products or services to customers.
  3. 15,203shada type of herring-like fish that lives in both sea and fresh water, often caught for food.
  4. 15,204skillfullyin a way that shows great ability or expertise
  5. 15,205skylightA window set into a roof or ceiling to let in natural light.
  6. 15,206snipTo cut something with scissors or shears in a short, quick stroke.
  7. 15,207spoolA cylindrical device on which thread, wire, or film is wound.
  8. 15,208spurta sudden short burst of increased activity, speed, or liquid.
  9. 15,209stencila thin sheet with a cut-out design used to reproduce a pattern by applying paint or ink over it.
  10. 15,210stressorsthings that cause stress or pressure on a person.
  11. 15,211subjectivityThe quality of being based on personal feelings, opinions, or perspectives rather than external facts.
  12. 15,212subliminalBelow the threshold of conscious perception; influencing the mind without one's awareness.
  13. 15,213symphonicrelating to or having the character of a symphony; large-scale and harmonically complex.
  14. 15,214taekwondoA Korean martial art characterized by fast, high kicks and punching techniques.
  15. 15,215teaka hard, durable tropical wood often used for furniture and outdoor structures.
  16. 15,216tearyHaving eyes full of tears; on the verge of crying.
  17. 15,217transducerA device that converts one form of energy into another, especially for measurement or control purposes.
  18. 15,218tubaA large low-pitched brass wind instrument with a wide bell and valves.
  19. 15,219turnipA round root vegetable with white or purple skin, commonly eaten cooked.
  20. 15,220twofoldtwice as great or as numerous; having two parts or aspects.
  21. 15,221uncontestedNot disputed or challenged; accepted without opposition.
  22. 15,222upstarta person or organization that has risen suddenly to a higher position and is considered arrogant or presumptuous.
  23. 15,223ureaA nitrogen-containing compound found in urine and blood, produced when the body breaks down protein.
  24. 15,224villainousHaving the qualities of a villain; wicked or evil in character.
  25. 15,225voluminousTaking up a large amount of space; very bulky or extensive in size or quantity.
  26. 15,226wonkynot straight or level; slightly broken or not working properly.
  27. 15,227abedIn bed; lying in bed.
  28. 15,228absolveto formally declare someone free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.
  29. 15,229adieua farewell; an expression said when parting from someone, often permanently.
  30. 15,230agonistA substance that binds to a receptor and activates it to produce a biological response.
  31. 15,231agroundStuck on the bottom of a shallow body of water; unable to float free.
  32. 15,232airfareThe price charged for a passenger to travel by airplane.
  33. 15,233alternatorA generator that produces alternating current, used in vehicles to charge the battery and power electrical systems.
  34. 15,234antiviraleffective against viruses; a drug or agent that destroys or suppresses the activity of viruses.
  35. 15,235baronetA hereditary title ranking below a baron but above a knight, abbreviated as 'Bt' or 'Bart'.
  36. 15,236bearishexpecting or characterized by falling prices in a financial market; pessimistic about the economy.
  37. 15,237bebopA style of jazz developed in the 1940s characterized by fast tempos, complex harmonies, and improvisation.
  38. 15,238bitumenA black, sticky substance derived from petroleum, used in road construction and waterproofing.
  39. 15,239bussa kiss, especially a light or playful one.
  40. 15,240buzzardA large bird that feeds on dead animals; a type of vulture or hawk.
  41. 15,241bygonebelonging to an earlier time; past.
  42. 15,242carbinea lightweight, short-barreled rifle used by military or police.
  43. 15,243carelessnesslack of attention or caution; failure to take proper care.
  44. 15,244commensuratecorresponding in size or degree; proportionate.
  45. 15,245contaminateto make something impure or harmful by introducing pollutants or dangerous substances.
  46. 15,246corgia small herding dog breed with short legs and a long body, originally from Wales.
  47. 15,247corsairA pirate or privateer, especially one operating along the Mediterranean or Barbary Coast.
  48. 15,248crescendoa gradual increase in loudness or force, reaching a peak
  49. 15,249cussto say rude or offensive words; to swear or curse
  50. 15,250dauphinThe title given to the eldest son of the king of France and heir to the French throne.
  51. 15,251deformityAn abnormality or distortion in the shape of a body part.
  52. 15,252dibsa claim to the right to have or use something before others.
  53. 15,253dinghyA small open boat, often used as a lifeboat or for short trips near a larger vessel.
  54. 15,254dippera long-handled cup or ladle used for scooping liquid.
  55. 15,255disobeyto refuse or fail to follow a rule, law, or instruction
  56. 15,256divergeto separate and go in different directions
  57. 15,257downpoura sudden, heavy fall of rain.
  58. 15,258driftera person who moves from place to place without a fixed home or purpose.
  59. 15,259duskyDarkish in color; dim or shadowy, especially at twilight.
  60. 15,260dystrophyA disorder characterized by the wasting or abnormal development of an organ or tissue, especially muscle.
  61. 15,261eloquencethe ability to speak or write in a fluent, persuasive, and expressive way.
  62. 15,262enhancersomething that improves or intensifies the quality, value, or effect of something else.
  63. 15,263enquirera person who asks for information or makes an inquiry
  64. 15,264enslaveto make someone a slave; to take away a person's freedom and force them to obey.
  65. 15,265epitaphA short text honoring a deceased person, typically inscribed on a tombstone.
  66. 15,266excrementWaste matter discharged from the body, especially feces.
  67. 15,267expedientA means of achieving a result that is convenient and practical, though possibly improper; suitable for a particular purpose.
  68. 15,268fallowLeft uncultivated and unseeded for a period to recover nutrients.
  69. 15,269fenA low, marshy area of land that is often waterlogged.
  70. 15,270fiddlera person who plays the fiddle (violin), especially in folk music.
  71. 15,271foala young horse, especially one less than a year old
  72. 15,272forlornFeeling lonely, abandoned, or hopeless; pitifully sad.
  73. 15,273fragmentaryconsisting of small, disconnected parts; incomplete
  74. 15,274gaudyExtravagantly bright or showy in a tasteless way.
  75. 15,275gobbleto eat something very quickly and greedily.
  76. 15,276godspeedan expression wishing someone a safe and successful journey or endeavor.
  77. 15,277grandparentthe father or mother of one's parent
  78. 15,278grouta thick fluid mixture used to fill gaps between tiles or other building materials.
  79. 15,279gushto flow out suddenly and in large quantities
  80. 15,280haddockA common North Atlantic fish used widely in cooking, especially in British cuisine.
  81. 15,281halogenany of the five nonmetallic elements (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, astatine) that form salts when combined with metals, also used in high-intensity lamps.
  82. 15,282harpoonA barbed spear-like weapon thrown or fired to catch whales or large fish.
  83. 15,283herosplural of hero; people admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
  84. 15,284highlightera bright-colored marker pen used to emphasize text by coloring over it.
  85. 15,285homeopathicrelating to homeopathy, a system of alternative medicine using highly diluted substances believed to trigger the body's natural healing responses.
  86. 15,286homogenousof the same or similar kind throughout; uniform in composition.
  87. 15,287hydrologyThe scientific study of water, its properties, distribution, and movement on and below Earth's surface.
  88. 15,288hypoxiaA deficiency of oxygen reaching the body's tissues.
  89. 15,289ibisA large wading bird with a long, curved bill, found near wetlands and rivers.
  90. 15,290idealistA person who believes in or pursues high or noble principles, sometimes ignoring practical realities.
  91. 15,291indecisiveUnable to make decisions quickly or firmly.
  92. 15,292indefensibleimpossible to justify or defend; inexcusable.
  93. 15,293indivisibleunable to be divided or separated into parts
  94. 15,294industrialistA person who owns or manages a large industrial enterprise.
  95. 15,295ineffectualNot producing the desired effect; lacking the ability to achieve results.
  96. 15,296inextricablyin a way that is impossible to separate or untangle
  97. 15,297ingestto take food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it.
  98. 15,298innermostLocated or occurring deepest within; most private or secret.
  99. 15,299insolubleUnable to be dissolved in a liquid; also, impossible to solve or explain.
  100. 15,300insulateto cover or protect something with a material that prevents heat, electricity, or sound from passing through