The 15,301–15,400 most common English words
- 15,301interconnectiona mutual connection between two or more things; the state of being linked together
- 15,302jittersa feeling of nervous anxiety or unease, especially before an important event.
- 15,303keyholethe hole in a lock through which a key is inserted.
- 15,304loafersSlip-on shoes with no laces or buckles, typically low and casual.
- 15,305lymphocytesWhite blood cells that play a central role in the immune response, including B cells and T cells.
- 15,306margarineA butter substitute made from vegetable oils, used for spreading or cooking.
- 15,307melaninA dark pigment found in skin, hair, and eyes that determines their color and protects against UV radiation.
- 15,308mobstera member of an organized crime group or gang.
- 15,309mustyHaving a stale, damp, or moldy smell, typically from age or lack of ventilation.
- 15,310neuropathydamage or disease affecting one or more peripheral nerves, typically causing numbness or weakness.
- 15,311neurotransmittera chemical substance that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse from one neuron to another.
- 15,312normalcythe state of being normal or usual; the condition of functioning as expected.
- 15,313outlayan amount of money spent on something; expenditure.
- 15,314outliersvalues or people that lie far outside the normal range or pattern.
- 15,315overblownexaggerated or made to seem more important or impressive than it really is.
- 15,316overestimateto judge something as being larger, better, or more important than it really is
- 15,317oxytocina hormone produced in the brain that promotes social bonding, trust, and is involved in childbirth and breastfeeding.
- 15,318pathosa quality that evokes feelings of pity, sadness, or sympathetic sorrow.
- 15,319peacekeeperssoldiers or officials sent to keep peace in areas of conflict or unrest.
- 15,320peninsularrelating to or forming a peninsula (a piece of land almost entirely surrounded by water).
- 15,321physicalitythe quality of being physical; the use of the body in a powerful or noticeable way.
- 15,322pimplea small, red, inflamed swelling on the skin, often caused by a blocked pore.
- 15,323portraitureThe art or practice of making portraits.
- 15,324potableSafe and suitable for drinking.
- 15,325poutTo push out one's lips to show displeasure or sulkiness.
- 15,326psychoactivehaving a significant effect on mental state or behavior by acting on the mind.
- 15,327punctualArriving or doing something at the arranged time; not late.
- 15,328quadrangleA rectangular open space or courtyard surrounded by buildings on four sides.
- 15,329quicknessthe quality of being fast or prompt in movement or thought.
- 15,330racewaya track or channel designed for racing vehicles or boats, or for directing water flow.
- 15,331reaffirmto state something again with conviction; to confirm once more
- 15,332reentrythe act of returning or coming back into a place or situation, especially the return of a spacecraft into Earth's atmosphere.
- 15,333rephraseto express something again using different words.
- 15,334retrofitto add new technology or features to something that was made or built earlier
- 15,335robustnessThe quality of being strong, sturdy, and able to withstand difficult conditions.
- 15,336roleplayingpretending to be a character or person in an imaginary scenario.
- 15,337satisfactorilyIn a way that meets expectations or requirements; well enough.
- 15,338savannaA large, flat area of grassland with few trees, typically found in tropical regions.
- 15,339scripturalrelating to or based on sacred writings, especially the Bible.
- 15,340seedyShabby, run-down, or having an immoral or disreputable character.
- 15,341sleetA form of precipitation consisting of ice pellets or a mixture of rain and snow.
- 15,342sluggera powerful hitter, especially in baseball, known for hitting the ball very hard.
- 15,343sorghuma cereal grain plant grown widely for food, animal feed, and syrup production.
- 15,344spasmA sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles.
- 15,345spearheadto lead or be at the forefront of an activity or movement.
- 15,346specialiseto focus on a particular subject, skill, or area of work.
- 15,347squealto make a long, high-pitched cry or sound, often from excitement or pain.
- 15,348squishTo press or squeeze something soft so that it becomes flat or changes shape.
- 15,349steppea large, flat, treeless grassland found in parts of Europe and Asia.
- 15,350stubbornnessthe quality of refusing to change one's opinion or course of action despite pressure or persuasion.
- 15,351stunnera person or thing that is extraordinarily attractive or impressive
- 15,352subcutaneoussituated or applied under the skin.
- 15,353subservientToo willing to obey others and do what they want; excessively submissive.
- 15,354substantiateto provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.
- 15,355succinctlyin a brief and clear way, using few words.
- 15,356summarilyimmediately and without following the usual process or giving full explanation; in a swift and direct manner.
- 15,357swaba small piece of absorbent material used for cleaning or applying medicine to a surface.
- 15,358swatha broad strip or area of something.
- 15,359swordsmanA person who is skilled in the use of a sword.
- 15,360technicalitya small, specific detail or rule in a law or set of rules, often used to achieve an outcome that seems unfair.
- 15,361thrusha fungal infection of the mouth or throat, or a type of songbird.
- 15,362tingea slight trace or hint of a color or feeling.
- 15,363tinnitusa ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound heard in the ears with no external source.
- 15,364trampleto tread heavily on something, crushing or damaging it underfoot.
- 15,365tropicrelating to or characteristic of the tropics, the warm region near the equator.
- 15,366tuxA tuxedo; a formal suit for men, typically black with a satin lapel.
- 15,367uncomplicatedNot difficult or complex; simple and straightforward.
- 15,368unconnectednot linked or related; having no connection.
- 15,369underweightbelow the normal or recommended weight for one's age or height.
- 15,370undetectableimpossible to be noticed or discovered
- 15,371unprovokeddone without any reason or cause; not triggered by anything
- 15,372unremarkablenot particularly interesting, notable, or special; ordinary.
- 15,373untrustworthyNot able to be relied on or trusted; likely to be dishonest or unreliable.
- 15,374volitionthe power or act of making a choice or decision using one's own will.
- 15,375waneto gradually decrease in strength, size, or importance.
- 15,376whittleto carve or shape wood by cutting small slices from it; to gradually reduce something.
- 15,377wretchA very unfortunate or pitiable person; someone regarded with contempt or disgust.
- 15,378accoladeAn award or expression of praise and approval given in recognition of achievement.
- 15,379aimlesslywithout purpose or direction; with no particular goal.
- 15,380alfalfaA plant used as a high-protein feed crop for livestock.
- 15,381allelesalternative forms of a gene that occupy the same position on a chromosome and influence the same trait.
- 15,382amphetaminesa class of stimulant drugs that speed up the central nervous system, often used to treat ADHD or abused recreationally.
- 15,383appellantA person who appeals a court decision to a higher court.
- 15,384atelierA workshop or studio, especially one used by an artist or designer.
- 15,385baguetteA long, thin loaf of French bread with a crispy crust.
- 15,386breastfeedTo feed a baby with milk directly from the breast.
- 15,387brimstonean archaic or literary word for sulfur, often associated with hellfire and divine punishment.
- 15,388buntTo tap a pitched baseball lightly with the bat so that the ball rolls a short distance.
- 15,389burlyLarge, strong, and heavily built.
- 15,390carburetorA device in an internal combustion engine that mixes air and fuel in the correct ratio for combustion.
- 15,391catacombsunderground tunnels or galleries used as burial places, often with recesses for tombs.
- 15,392categorizationthe act of arranging things into groups based on shared characteristics.
- 15,393chlamydiaa common sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.
- 15,394chuggingmoving steadily while making a rhythmic thudding or puffing sound.
- 15,395cobblera person who makes or repairs shoes
- 15,396cognizantHaving awareness or knowledge of something; conscious of.
- 15,397conceitexcessive pride in oneself; vanity.
- 15,398concubineA woman who lives with a man and has a sexual relationship with him but is not his legal wife, often in a lower social position.
- 15,399conservativelyIn a cautious and restrained way, avoiding overestimation or excess.
- 15,400constrainto limit or restrict someone or something