The 15,501–15,600 most common English words

1. 15,501acuitysharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
2. 15,502agateA hard, fine-grained gemstone with bands or swirls of color, often used in jewelry.
3. 15,503airstripa strip of cleared land used for aircraft take-off and landing, without full airport facilities.
4. 15,504alkyla univalent group derived from an alkane by the removal of one hydrogen atom, such as methyl or ethyl.
5. 15,505antiquarianA person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques and items of historical interest.
6. 15,506antisepticA substance that destroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms on living tissue.
7. 15,507arbitragethe practice of buying something in one market and selling it in another to profit from a price difference.
8. 15,508archdukeA high-ranking duke, especially a prince of the former Austrian imperial family.
9. 15,509asceticCharacterized by severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence.
10. 15,510asterA flowering plant with daisy-like blossoms, typically blooming in late summer or autumn.
11. 15,511attenuationa reduction in the strength or intensity of something, such as a signal or sound.
12. 15,512avionicsThe electronic systems used in aircraft and spacecraft for navigation, communication, and control.
13. 15,513bansheeA spirit in Irish folklore believed to wail as an omen of someone's death.
14. 15,514beholdenowing gratitude or having a sense of obligation to someone who has helped you.
15. 15,515beholdera person who observes or looks at something
16. 15,516burga small town or city (informal).
17. 15,517burpA noise made when gas escapes from the stomach through the mouth.
18. 15,518cantoa major division or section of a long poem.
19. 15,519canvassto go through an area soliciting opinions, votes, or orders by talking to people directly.
20. 15,520catharticproviding psychological relief through the expression of strong emotions.
21. 15,521centrifugea machine that spins substances at high speed to separate them by density.
22. 15,522ciaoAn informal greeting used to say hello or goodbye, originally from Italian.
23. 15,523citywideextending throughout or affecting an entire city.
24. 15,524clichesoverused expressions or ideas that have lost their original impact.
25. 15,525cockerto pamper or indulge someone excessively.
26. 15,526comatoseIn a state of deep unconsciousness; completely unresponsive.
27. 15,527comfortera warm, quilted bed covering; or a person who gives comfort to others.
28. 15,528commissaryA store or cafeteria that supplies food and provisions, especially on a military base, film set, or large institution.
29. 15,529conclaveA private or secret meeting, especially one held by a group with authority to make important decisions.
30. 15,530concoctionA mixture or drink made by combining various ingredients, often in a creative or unusual way.
31. 15,531conspireto secretly plan together with others to do something harmful or illegal.
32. 15,532consternationa feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically caused by something unexpected.
33. 15,533cornealrelating to the cornea, the transparent front layer of the eye.
34. 15,534corneta brass wind instrument similar to a trumpet but with a mellower tone.
35. 15,535crawlera program that automatically browses the internet to index or collect information from web pages.
36. 15,536cynica person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest and distrusts sincerity
37. 15,537daemonA background process that runs continuously on a computer system, handling tasks without direct user interaction.
38. 15,538dampento make something less strong, intense, or enthusiastic; to make slightly wet.
39. 15,539defensibleAble to be justified or defended against criticism or attack.
40. 15,540descriptora word or phrase that identifies or describes something.
41. 15,541dieharda person who strongly resists change or is extremely devoted to a cause or belief.
42. 15,542dipolea system or object having two equal and opposite electric charges or magnetic poles separated by a small distance.
43. 15,543discolorationa change in color, especially when unnatural or unwanted
44. 15,544disinfectantA chemical substance used to destroy harmful bacteria and germs on surfaces.
45. 15,545dissipationThe process of wasting money, energy, or time through excessive or foolish behavior; also, the gradual disappearance of something.
46. 15,546dividersomething that separates or divides a space into parts.
47. 15,547downsidesthe negative aspects or disadvantages of something.
48. 15,548dynamismthe quality of being full of energy, enthusiasm, and a strong will to succeed or make things happen.
49. 15,549effigyA sculpture or model representing a particular person, often made to be destroyed as a form of protest.
50. 15,550encyclopaediaA comprehensive reference work containing articles on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject.
51. 15,551entomologyThe branch of zoology concerned with the scientific study of insects.
52. 15,552everymanan ordinary or typical person representing the common people.
53. 15,553extravagancethe quality of spending much more than is necessary; excessive wastefulness or luxury.
54. 15,554factuallyin a way that is based on or limited to facts; accurately.
55. 15,555fakera person who pretends to be something they are not; someone who deceives others by putting on a false appearance.
56. 15,556falconerA person who keeps, trains, and hunts with falcons or other birds of prey.
57. 15,557figureheadA person who holds a nominal position of leadership but has no actual authority or power.
58. 15,558fiscallyin a way that relates to government or public finances and taxation.
59. 15,559fjordA long, narrow sea inlet with steep sides, formed by glacial erosion.
60. 15,560flumeA narrow channel or chute through which water flows, often used to carry logs or as a water slide.
61. 15,561flyoverA region, especially in the central United States, considered remote or overlooked by people in major coastal cities; also, a flight over a specific area.
62. 15,562freelancersself-employed people who work for various clients on a project-by-project basis, rather than being permanently employed by one company.
63. 15,563gallbladderA small organ beneath the liver that stores bile used to digest fats.
64. 15,564gestationalrelating to the period of carrying a developing embryo or fetus in the womb.
65. 15,565gigabitA unit of digital information equal to one billion bits, commonly used to measure data transfer speeds.
66. 15,566girdlea belt or undergarment worn around the waist or hips to shape the body.
67. 15,567glutan excessively large supply of something, more than is needed.
68. 15,568godlessHaving no belief in or reverence for God or religion; wicked or immoral.
69. 15,569gripeto complain persistently about something minor
70. 15,570gruffrough or stern in manner or voice; unfriendly-sounding.
71. 15,571harkto listen carefully or attentively, especially to a sound.
72. 15,572hatcheryA place where eggs, especially fish or poultry eggs, are hatched under artificial conditions.
73. 15,573haystacka large pile of hay that has been stacked together, often outdoors on a farm.
74. 15,574hearthstonea flat stone forming the floor of a fireplace, often seen as a symbol of home and family life.
75. 15,575helicalHaving the shape of a helix; spiral or coiled in three dimensions.
76. 15,576hemorrhagicrelating to or accompanied by heavy or uncontrolled bleeding.
77. 15,577hookaha water pipe used for smoking flavored tobacco, in which smoke is cooled by passing through water before being inhaled.
78. 15,578humpbackA large whale with a rounded back and long flippers, known for its acrobatic leaps and complex songs.
79. 15,579hundredthThe ordinal number equal to position 100 in a sequence.
80. 15,580igneousRelating to rock formed by solidification of molten magma.
81. 15,581imamsMuslim religious leaders who lead prayers and guide their communities.
82. 15,582imperfectionA fault, flaw, or small defect that prevents something from being perfect.
83. 15,583implosiona violent collapse inward, or a sudden dramatic failure of something from within.
84. 15,584incredulousUnwilling or unable to believe something; showing disbelief.
85. 15,585intensificationthe process of becoming or making something stronger, more extreme, or more severe
86. 15,586intrudeto enter a place or situation where you are not wanted or welcome.
87. 15,587jewelerA person who makes, sells, or repairs jewelry.
88. 15,588jumblea confused mixture or disordered collection of things.
89. 15,589lengthento make something longer or to become longer.
90. 15,590liqueurA sweet, strong alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
91. 15,591locksmitha person who makes and repairs locks and keys.
92. 15,592lyricallyin a manner that is expressive, poetic, or musical in quality.
93. 15,593mallarda common wild duck, the male of which has a green head and is the ancestor of most domestic ducks.
94. 15,594metabolitea substance produced during or involved in metabolism, often as a byproduct of a chemical reaction in the body.
95. 15,595mezzanineAn intermediate floor or low-ceilinged story between two main floors of a building, often overlooking the floor below.
96. 15,596mistletoeA parasitic plant with white berries, traditionally used as a Christmas decoration under which people kiss.
97. 15,597modalityA particular method, mode, or form of doing or experiencing something.
98. 15,598monetizeto earn revenue from something, especially a product, service, or asset.
99. 15,599monolithA large, single upright block of stone; something massive, uniform, and imposing.
100. 15,600mumpsA contagious viral disease causing painful swelling of the salivary glands, especially the parotid glands.