The 15,601–15,700 most common English words
- 15,601nudistA person who practices going without clothes, believing it is natural and healthy.
- 15,602outlastTo last longer than someone or something else.
- 15,603pajamaa loose, comfortable outfit worn for sleeping, usually consisting of a top and pants.
- 15,604pathogenesisThe manner in which a disease originates and develops.
- 15,605potasha potassium-based compound used as a fertilizer in agriculture.
- 15,606presentableclean, neat, or decent enough to be seen by others.
- 15,607protectionismThe economic policy of restricting imports to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.
- 15,608radiocarbona radioactive isotope of carbon (carbon-14) used to date ancient organic materials.
- 15,609raunchyCrude, vulgar, or sexually explicit in an offensive way.
- 15,610reshuffleto reorganize or rearrange the members or structure of a group, especially in government or business.
- 15,611respondera person who responds, especially one who arrives first at an emergency.
- 15,612retireea person who has stopped working permanently, usually due to reaching retirement age
- 15,613roughnessthe quality of having an uneven or harsh surface; lack of smoothness.
- 15,614saltera person who salts food, especially fish or meat, for preservation.
- 15,615salveA soothing ointment applied to the skin to heal or relieve pain.
- 15,616sanatoriumA medical facility for long-term treatment or recovery, especially for tuberculosis or mental illness.
- 15,617savouryHaving a strong, pleasant flavour that is salty or spicy, not sweet.
- 15,618scalycovered with or having small, thin, flat plates (scales) on the surface.
- 15,619scoldto speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong.
- 15,620sentimentalityexcessive tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia, especially in an exaggerated or superficial way.
- 15,621smudgea blurred or dirty mark made by smearing something.
- 15,622surfboarda long, narrow board used for riding on ocean waves.
- 15,623swatcha small sample of fabric or material used to show color or texture.
- 15,624switchboardA panel or system used to manually connect telephone calls or electrical circuits.
- 15,625synthesizeran electronic musical instrument that generates and combines sounds artificially.
- 15,626telecomsthe branch of technology and industry concerned with telecommunications, such as telephone and internet services.
- 15,627toothpicka small, thin stick used for removing food from between the teeth.
- 15,628unfairnessthe quality of being unjust or not treating people equally
- 15,629unwieldydifficult to handle or manage because of being large, heavy, or complex.
- 15,630urinateto pass urine from the body.
- 15,631urologyThe branch of medicine dealing with the urinary tract and male reproductive system.
- 15,632vertebralrelating to the vertebrae or spine.
- 15,633whisperera person who has a special, gentle ability to communicate with or soothe animals or people.
- 15,634whitewasha deliberate concealment of mistakes or faults to protect a person or organization from criticism.
- 15,635wingspanThe distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other when wings are fully extended.
- 15,636wipera device that sweeps water or dirt from a surface, especially a windshield.
- 15,637wristbanda strip of material worn around the wrist, often as a ticket or identification.
- 15,638abdicationthe act of formally giving up a position of power or responsibility.
- 15,639admittancepermission or right to enter a place.
- 15,640aggravateTo make a problem or situation worse.
- 15,641alpacaa South American mammal related to the llama, bred for its soft, fine wool.
- 15,642alveolarrelating to the alveoli, especially the small ridge behind the upper front teeth involved in speech sounds.
- 15,643ambivalencethe state of having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.
- 15,644amphitheatera large circular or oval open-air venue with tiered seating surrounding a central stage or arena.
- 15,645anthropogeniccaused or produced by human activity.
- 15,646appraisalsformal assessments or evaluations of someone's work, value, or quality
- 15,647appraiserA person who estimates the monetary value of property, goods, or assets.
- 15,648arboretumA botanical garden devoted to the study and display of trees and woody plants.
- 15,649archivistA person responsible for maintaining and managing archives or historical records.
- 15,650argentSilvery white; of or resembling silver (used especially in heraldry).
- 15,651arraignmentA court proceeding in which a defendant is formally charged and asked to enter a plea.
- 15,652astrologerA person who studies the movements of stars and planets to predict events and describe people's personalities.
- 15,653banknotesPrinted paper money issued by a bank or government.
- 15,654beakerA cylindrical glass container with a flat bottom and a small lip for pouring, used in laboratories.
- 15,655bezelThe grooved ring or rim that holds a gem, watch glass, or display screen in place.
- 15,656bicentennialRelating to or marking a 200th anniversary.
- 15,657blamelessFree from fault or blame; innocent.
- 15,658blindfolda piece of cloth tied over someone's eyes to prevent them from seeing
- 15,659bobcata wild North American cat with a short tail, spotted fur, and tufted ears.
- 15,660bockA strong, dark lager beer, traditionally brewed in winter and consumed in spring.
- 15,661bravadoa bold, showy display of courage that is often more pretense than genuine bravery.
- 15,662buffoona person who does silly or foolish things to make others laugh; a clown.
- 15,663candorThe quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech.
- 15,664cassavaa starchy root vegetable widely grown in tropical regions and used as a staple food.
- 15,665cellulitea lumpy, dimpled appearance of skin caused by fat deposits beneath the surface, commonly on the thighs and buttocks.
- 15,666changerspeople or things that cause significant change or transformation
- 15,667chastemorally pure; refraining from sexual relations or vulgarity; simple and unadorned in style.
- 15,668communicableable to be transmitted from one person to another; contagious.
- 15,669compatriotA person from the same country as oneself; a fellow citizen.
- 15,670convergentTending to come together or reach the same result from different starting points.
- 15,671cosmologicalrelating to the origin, structure, and development of the universe.
- 15,672crapsa gambling dice game in which players bet on the outcome of the roll of two dice.
- 15,673craziesinformal term for people regarded as mentally unstable or holding extreme, irrational beliefs.
- 15,674creatineA natural compound found in muscle cells that helps produce energy during high-intensity exercise.
- 15,675crickA painful stiffness or spasm in a muscle, especially in the neck or back.
- 15,676cyphera secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to encrypt messages.
- 15,677derisioncruel mockery or scorn directed at someone or something.
- 15,678dermalrelating to or affecting the skin (dermis).
- 15,679destabilizeto make something unstable or less secure
- 15,680dollhousea small toy house, usually with miniature furniture and rooms, made for children to play with.
- 15,681dramatistA person who writes plays; a playwright.
- 15,682dressageA form of equestrian sport in which a horse is guided through precise movements by a rider.
- 15,683dysenterya disease of the intestines causing severe diarrhea, often with blood, usually from infected food or water.
- 15,684ecologicallyin a way that relates to the relationships between living things and their environment.
- 15,685executablea file or program that can be run directly by a computer.
- 15,686fileta boneless cut or strip of meat or fish.
- 15,687firmnessthe quality of being solid, steady, or resolute in manner or decision
- 15,688flippera broad, flat limb used by aquatic animals for swimming.
- 15,689folliclea small cavity or sac in the body, especially one from which a hair grows.
- 15,690furlongA unit of distance equal to one eighth of a mile, or 201 metres, used especially in horse racing.
- 15,691germinationThe process by which a seed begins to sprout and grow into a plant.
- 15,692geyserA hot spring that periodically erupts, sending jets of water and steam into the air.
- 15,693gibbonA small, slender ape native to the forests of Southeast Asia, known for its long arms and loud calls.
- 15,694gimpa limp or halting way of walking; an uneven gait.
- 15,695gonzowild, unconventional, and highly subjective, especially in journalism or creative work.
- 15,696greavesArmor plates worn to protect the shins and lower legs.
- 15,697greenwayA corridor of undeveloped land kept for recreational use or environmental protection, often used as a path for walking or cycling.
- 15,698grumbleto complain or mutter in a low, discontented way.
- 15,699hardbackA book bound with a stiff protective cover.
- 15,700healthfulPromoting or conducive to good health; wholesome.