The 15,601–15,700 most common English words

  1. 15,601nudistA person who practices going without clothes, believing it is natural and healthy.
  2. 15,602outlastTo last longer than someone or something else.
  3. 15,603pajamaa loose, comfortable outfit worn for sleeping, usually consisting of a top and pants.
  4. 15,604pathogenesisThe manner in which a disease originates and develops.
  5. 15,605potasha potassium-based compound used as a fertilizer in agriculture.
  6. 15,606presentableclean, neat, or decent enough to be seen by others.
  7. 15,607protectionismThe economic policy of restricting imports to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.
  8. 15,608radiocarbona radioactive isotope of carbon (carbon-14) used to date ancient organic materials.
  9. 15,609raunchyCrude, vulgar, or sexually explicit in an offensive way.
  10. 15,610reshuffleto reorganize or rearrange the members or structure of a group, especially in government or business.
  11. 15,611respondera person who responds, especially one who arrives first at an emergency.
  12. 15,612retireea person who has stopped working permanently, usually due to reaching retirement age
  13. 15,613roughnessthe quality of having an uneven or harsh surface; lack of smoothness.
  14. 15,614saltera person who salts food, especially fish or meat, for preservation.
  15. 15,615salveA soothing ointment applied to the skin to heal or relieve pain.
  16. 15,616sanatoriumA medical facility for long-term treatment or recovery, especially for tuberculosis or mental illness.
  17. 15,617savouryHaving a strong, pleasant flavour that is salty or spicy, not sweet.
  18. 15,618scalycovered with or having small, thin, flat plates (scales) on the surface.
  19. 15,619scoldto speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong.
  20. 15,620sentimentalityexcessive tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia, especially in an exaggerated or superficial way.
  21. 15,621smudgea blurred or dirty mark made by smearing something.
  22. 15,622surfboarda long, narrow board used for riding on ocean waves.
  23. 15,623swatcha small sample of fabric or material used to show color or texture.
  24. 15,624switchboardA panel or system used to manually connect telephone calls or electrical circuits.
  25. 15,625synthesizeran electronic musical instrument that generates and combines sounds artificially.
  26. 15,626telecomsthe branch of technology and industry concerned with telecommunications, such as telephone and internet services.
  27. 15,627toothpicka small, thin stick used for removing food from between the teeth.
  28. 15,628unfairnessthe quality of being unjust or not treating people equally
  29. 15,629unwieldydifficult to handle or manage because of being large, heavy, or complex.
  30. 15,630urinateto pass urine from the body.
  31. 15,631urologyThe branch of medicine dealing with the urinary tract and male reproductive system.
  32. 15,632vertebralrelating to the vertebrae or spine.
  33. 15,633whisperera person who has a special, gentle ability to communicate with or soothe animals or people.
  34. 15,634whitewasha deliberate concealment of mistakes or faults to protect a person or organization from criticism.
  35. 15,635wingspanThe distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other when wings are fully extended.
  36. 15,636wipera device that sweeps water or dirt from a surface, especially a windshield.
  37. 15,637wristbanda strip of material worn around the wrist, often as a ticket or identification.
  38. 15,638abdicationthe act of formally giving up a position of power or responsibility.
  39. 15,639admittancepermission or right to enter a place.
  40. 15,640aggravateTo make a problem or situation worse.
  41. 15,641alpacaa South American mammal related to the llama, bred for its soft, fine wool.
  42. 15,642alveolarrelating to the alveoli, especially the small ridge behind the upper front teeth involved in speech sounds.
  43. 15,643ambivalencethe state of having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.
  44. 15,644amphitheatera large circular or oval open-air venue with tiered seating surrounding a central stage or arena.
  45. 15,645anthropogeniccaused or produced by human activity.
  46. 15,646appraisalsformal assessments or evaluations of someone's work, value, or quality
  47. 15,647appraiserA person who estimates the monetary value of property, goods, or assets.
  48. 15,648arboretumA botanical garden devoted to the study and display of trees and woody plants.
  49. 15,649archivistA person responsible for maintaining and managing archives or historical records.
  50. 15,650argentSilvery white; of or resembling silver (used especially in heraldry).
  51. 15,651arraignmentA court proceeding in which a defendant is formally charged and asked to enter a plea.
  52. 15,652astrologerA person who studies the movements of stars and planets to predict events and describe people's personalities.
  53. 15,653banknotesPrinted paper money issued by a bank or government.
  54. 15,654beakerA cylindrical glass container with a flat bottom and a small lip for pouring, used in laboratories.
  55. 15,655bezelThe grooved ring or rim that holds a gem, watch glass, or display screen in place.
  56. 15,656bicentennialRelating to or marking a 200th anniversary.
  57. 15,657blamelessFree from fault or blame; innocent.
  58. 15,658blindfolda piece of cloth tied over someone's eyes to prevent them from seeing
  59. 15,659bobcata wild North American cat with a short tail, spotted fur, and tufted ears.
  60. 15,660bockA strong, dark lager beer, traditionally brewed in winter and consumed in spring.
  61. 15,661bravadoa bold, showy display of courage that is often more pretense than genuine bravery.
  62. 15,662buffoona person who does silly or foolish things to make others laugh; a clown.
  63. 15,663candorThe quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech.
  64. 15,664cassavaa starchy root vegetable widely grown in tropical regions and used as a staple food.
  65. 15,665cellulitea lumpy, dimpled appearance of skin caused by fat deposits beneath the surface, commonly on the thighs and buttocks.
  66. 15,666changerspeople or things that cause significant change or transformation
  67. 15,667chastemorally pure; refraining from sexual relations or vulgarity; simple and unadorned in style.
  68. 15,668communicableable to be transmitted from one person to another; contagious.
  69. 15,669compatriotA person from the same country as oneself; a fellow citizen.
  70. 15,670convergentTending to come together or reach the same result from different starting points.
  71. 15,671cosmologicalrelating to the origin, structure, and development of the universe.
  72. 15,672crapsa gambling dice game in which players bet on the outcome of the roll of two dice.
  73. 15,673craziesinformal term for people regarded as mentally unstable or holding extreme, irrational beliefs.
  74. 15,674creatineA natural compound found in muscle cells that helps produce energy during high-intensity exercise.
  75. 15,675crickA painful stiffness or spasm in a muscle, especially in the neck or back.
  76. 15,676cyphera secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to encrypt messages.
  77. 15,677derisioncruel mockery or scorn directed at someone or something.
  78. 15,678dermalrelating to or affecting the skin (dermis).
  79. 15,679destabilizeto make something unstable or less secure
  80. 15,680dollhousea small toy house, usually with miniature furniture and rooms, made for children to play with.
  81. 15,681dramatistA person who writes plays; a playwright.
  82. 15,682dressageA form of equestrian sport in which a horse is guided through precise movements by a rider.
  83. 15,683dysenterya disease of the intestines causing severe diarrhea, often with blood, usually from infected food or water.
  84. 15,684ecologicallyin a way that relates to the relationships between living things and their environment.
  85. 15,685executablea file or program that can be run directly by a computer.
  86. 15,686fileta boneless cut or strip of meat or fish.
  87. 15,687firmnessthe quality of being solid, steady, or resolute in manner or decision
  88. 15,688flippera broad, flat limb used by aquatic animals for swimming.
  89. 15,689folliclea small cavity or sac in the body, especially one from which a hair grows.
  90. 15,690furlongA unit of distance equal to one eighth of a mile, or 201 metres, used especially in horse racing.
  91. 15,691germinationThe process by which a seed begins to sprout and grow into a plant.
  92. 15,692geyserA hot spring that periodically erupts, sending jets of water and steam into the air.
  93. 15,693gibbonA small, slender ape native to the forests of Southeast Asia, known for its long arms and loud calls.
  94. 15,694gimpa limp or halting way of walking; an uneven gait.
  95. 15,695gonzowild, unconventional, and highly subjective, especially in journalism or creative work.
  96. 15,696greavesArmor plates worn to protect the shins and lower legs.
  97. 15,697greenwayA corridor of undeveloped land kept for recreational use or environmental protection, often used as a path for walking or cycling.
  98. 15,698grumbleto complain or mutter in a low, discontented way.
  99. 15,699hardbackA book bound with a stiff protective cover.
  100. 15,700healthfulPromoting or conducive to good health; wholesome.