The 15,401–15,500 most common English words

  1. 15,401contraptionA strange or complicated device or machine, especially one that looks makeshift.
  2. 15,402coolnessthe quality of being calm and composed, especially in difficult situations
  3. 15,403covertlyin a secret or hidden manner; without being openly acknowledged.
  4. 15,404covetTo yearn to possess something that belongs to someone else.
  5. 15,405defencelessWithout any means of protection or defence; unable to defend oneself.
  6. 15,406dingyDirty and dull in appearance; shabby and dark.
  7. 15,407disillusionmenta feeling of disappointment that arises when something or someone is not as good as you believed.
  8. 15,408droppingsWaste matter excreted by animals; animal feces.
  9. 15,409drowsyfeeling sleepy or half asleep
  10. 15,410elaborationthe process of developing or explaining something in more detail.
  11. 15,411eminentlyto a notably high degree; very suitably or impressively
  12. 15,412ethnographyThe scientific study and description of human societies and cultures through direct observation and participation.
  13. 15,413eunuchA man who has been castrated, especially one employed in a royal court or harem.
  14. 15,414exclaimto say something suddenly and loudly because of surprise or strong emotion.
  15. 15,415extortto obtain something, especially money, by using threats or force.
  16. 15,416falterto lose strength or momentum; to hesitate or stumble.
  17. 15,417fantasizeto imagine or daydream about something pleasant or exciting that is unlikely to happen
  18. 15,418feverishshowing great excitement, energy, or urgency; or having a fever.
  19. 15,419fibrillationA rapid, irregular, and unsynchronized contraction of muscle fibers, especially in the heart.
  20. 15,420fissurea long, narrow crack or split in rock, earth, or another material.
  21. 15,421fizzyContaining many small bubbles of gas; carbonated.
  22. 15,422forcibleDone by force or involving physical power or compulsion.
  23. 15,423frenziedwildly excited or uncontrolled; in a state of frenzy.
  24. 15,424frightfulcausing fear or shock; extremely unpleasant or alarming.
  25. 15,425geopoliticsThe study of how geography, resources, and location influence a country's political power and international relations.
  26. 15,426gloriouslyin a way that is magnificent, splendid, or deserving great praise.
  27. 15,427gourdA large hard-skinned fruit related to the pumpkin or squash, often dried and used as a container or decoration.
  28. 15,428haltera strap or headstall placed around the head of an animal for leading or tying it.
  29. 15,429hawkera person who sells goods loudly in a public place, often moving from place to place.
  30. 15,430historiographyThe study of how history is written, including the methods and interpretations historians use.
  31. 15,431hybridizationthe process of crossbreeding two different species or varieties to produce a hybrid.
  32. 15,432icebreakersomething done or said to relieve tension and help people relax when meeting for the first time.
  33. 15,433idolatryextreme admiration or worship of someone or something, often to an excessive degree.
  34. 15,434indelibleUnable to be forgotten or removed; making a permanent impression.
  35. 15,435infantileChildishly immature; typical of or suited to an infant.
  36. 15,436infuseto fill someone or something with a quality or feeling.
  37. 15,437interplanetaryrelating to or occurring between planets, especially within a solar system.
  38. 15,438irreverentShowing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.
  39. 15,439isthmusa narrow strip of land with water on each side, connecting two larger landmasses.
  40. 15,440itinerantTraveling from place to place, especially for work.
  41. 15,441leniencythe quality of being gentle or tolerant in punishing or judging someone
  42. 15,442lymphaticRelating to the lymph or the vessels and tissues that carry lymph through the body.
  43. 15,443malleableAble to be shaped or bent easily without breaking; easily influenced or changed.
  44. 15,444mantaa large, flat marine ray with wing-like pectoral fins, known for its graceful swimming.
  45. 15,445marquessA British nobleman ranking above an earl and below a duke.
  46. 15,446matineeA daytime performance of a play, film, or other show, usually held in the afternoon.
  47. 15,447mercurialSubject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
  48. 15,448millionthThe ordinal number equal to one million in a series; constituting number one million in a sequence.
  49. 15,449moresthe accepted customs, values, and moral norms that guide behavior within a society or group.
  50. 15,450outpouringa large amount of something that comes out suddenly and freely, such as emotion or aid.
  51. 15,451overreactto respond to something with more emotion or force than is necessary.
  52. 15,452parsonA parish priest or clergyman, especially one in charge of a parish.
  53. 15,453peregrineforeign, migratory, or wandering; also used as the name of a fast-flying falcon species.
  54. 15,454personificationthe act of representing an abstract quality or thing as a human being, or a perfect example of a quality.
  55. 15,455piecemealdone or made in small stages or parts, not all at once.
  56. 15,456pigleta young pig
  57. 15,457placeholdersomething that temporarily occupies a position until the real thing is available.
  58. 15,458playmateA companion, especially a child, who plays with another child.
  59. 15,459poeticsThe theory and study of the structure, form, and principles of poetry and literary composition.
  60. 15,460predispositiona tendency or inclination toward something, especially before it actually occurs.
  61. 15,461prefrontalRelating to the foremost part of the frontal lobe of the brain, involved in planning, personality, and decision-making.
  62. 15,462presumptiveBased on reasonable assumption rather than certain proof; giving grounds for belief.
  63. 15,463psychoanalyticrelating to psychoanalysis, a method of treating mental disorders by investigating the unconscious mind.
  64. 15,464racyslightly shocking or indecent; lively and vigorous in style.
  65. 15,465raucousMaking or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise; rowdy.
  66. 15,466receivableAn amount of money owed to a business that has not yet been paid; expected to be received.
  67. 15,467reinsuranceinsurance bought by an insurance company from another insurer to cover part of its risk.
  68. 15,468repressto suppress or hold back (feelings, actions, or people) by force or control.
  69. 15,469resolutelyin a determined and unwavering manner
  70. 15,470respectabilitythe quality of being regarded as proper, decent, and socially acceptable.
  71. 15,471retrospectivelylooking back on or dealing with past events or situations.
  72. 15,472roleplayto act out a character or scenario, often for practice or entertainment.
  73. 15,473rushera player or person who rushes, especially a running back or defensive player who charges forward quickly.
  74. 15,474sanctuma sacred or private place where one can be alone and undisturbed.
  75. 15,475sensualitythe quality of being pleasing or gratifying to the senses; an enjoyment of physical pleasures.
  76. 15,476serratedHaving a jagged edge with tooth-like notches, like a saw.
  77. 15,477shuntto push or turn aside; to divert something to an alternative path.
  78. 15,478solvera person or thing that finds answers to problems or puzzles.
  79. 15,479southlanda region or area located in the south of a country or territory.
  80. 15,480spaniela breed of dog with long, drooping ears and a silky coat, often used as a hunting or companion dog.
  81. 15,481staggerto walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.
  82. 15,482steelyResembling steel; hard, cold, or determined in quality.
  83. 15,483stentA small tube placed inside a narrowed or blocked vessel or duct to hold it open.
  84. 15,484suretya guarantee or pledge that an obligation will be fulfilled; certainty.
  85. 15,485sweatpantsLoose, comfortable trousers made of soft material, typically worn for exercise or relaxing.
  86. 15,486syntacticRelating to the rules and structure of how words or symbols are arranged to form correct sentences or expressions.
  87. 15,487talkiea motion picture with synchronized sound and dialogue, as opposed to a silent film.
  88. 15,488tiebreakera final contest or question used to decide a winner when competitors are tied.
  89. 15,489totalitarianisma system of government that seeks total control over all aspects of public and private life.
  90. 15,490unassumingNot arrogant or pretentious; modest and humble.
  91. 15,491undersecretarya senior official ranking directly below a secretary or minister in a government department.
  92. 15,492unintelligibleimpossible to understand; not clear enough to be comprehended
  93. 15,493unorganizedlacking order or structure; not arranged in a systematic way.
  94. 15,494verityA true principle or belief; the quality of being true or real.
  95. 15,495victimizationthe act of making someone a victim; the process of being singled out for unfair or harmful treatment.
  96. 15,496woodpeckera bird that uses its strong beak to drill holes in wood in search of insects.
  97. 15,497zigzaga line or route that moves back and forth in sharp alternating angles.
  98. 15,498abscessA swollen area within body tissue, containing an accumulation of pus.
  99. 15,499absorbentable to soak up liquid easily
  100. 15,500acrobaticinvolving or performing spectacular gymnastic feats requiring agility and balance.