The 15,701–15,800 most common English words
- 15,701hearseA vehicle used to carry a coffin at a funeral.
- 15,702helplesslyin a way that shows one is unable to act or help oneself.
- 15,703herbicidea chemical substance used to destroy or inhibit the growth of unwanted plants.
- 15,704homemakera person who manages a household, especially as their main occupation.
- 15,705hotdoga cooked sausage, usually served in a long soft roll.
- 15,706hyenaA carnivorous African mammal known for its scavenging behavior and distinctive laughing sound.
- 15,707immaturitythe state of being not fully developed or grown, often shown through childish behavior or thinking.
- 15,708impostorA person who deceives others by pretending to be someone else.
- 15,709inclementUnpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy; harsh (of weather).
- 15,710iridescentShowing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles.
- 15,711justifiablyin a way that is reasonable or can be defended with good reason
- 15,712kilowatta unit of power equal to one thousand watts.
- 15,713laboriousRequiring a great deal of effort and time; not easy or quick.
- 15,714lavishlyin a very rich, elaborate, or extravagant manner.
- 15,715legibleClear enough to be read; easy to read.
- 15,716lingualrelating to the tongue or to language.
- 15,717liquidateto close down a business and sell off its assets to pay debts, or to convert assets into cash.
- 15,718livablesuitable or comfortable enough to live in.
- 15,719lowercaserelating to small letters of the alphabet, as opposed to capital letters.
- 15,720lustyFull of strong energy, enthusiasm, or vigor.
- 15,721malnourishedsuffering from lack of proper nutrition or an insufficient diet.
- 15,722mannaan unexpected benefit or blessing that comes at a time of great need
- 15,723materielMilitary equipment, weapons, and supplies, as distinct from personnel.
- 15,724microcosma miniature version or representation of something larger.
- 15,725multifacetedHaving many different aspects, features, or sides.
- 15,726multiplicitythe state of being many and various; a large number or great variety of something.
- 15,727neurosurgeonA doctor who specializes in surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system.
- 15,728nutterinformal: a crazy or eccentric person.
- 15,729obsessivelyin a way that is excessively preoccupied with something, to an unhealthy degree
- 15,730oozeto flow or leak out slowly and steadily, especially in a thick or sticky way.
- 15,731orangutanA large, tree-dwelling ape native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra, known for its reddish-brown fur and high intelligence.
- 15,732oreganoa fragrant herb used in cooking, especially in Italian and Mediterranean dishes.
- 15,733outrageouslyin a way that is shockingly excessive or extreme.
- 15,734parliamentariana member or expert in the rules and procedures of a parliament or legislative assembly.
- 15,735passableAcceptable or adequate, though not outstanding; able to be traveled through.
- 15,736peasean archaic or dialectal word for peas, or a dish made from peas.
- 15,737peevesomething that causes annoyance or irritation
- 15,738perishablelikely to decay or spoil quickly, especially referring to food.
- 15,739photojournalista journalist who communicates news stories primarily through photographs.
- 15,740politburoThe chief policy-making and executive committee of a Communist party.
- 15,741polystyreneA light synthetic plastic material used for insulation and packaging.
- 15,742pontiffthe pope; the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
- 15,743preemptiveDone in order to stop something undesirable before it can happen; acting in advance.
- 15,744pretenderA person who claims a title or position without having a valid right to it.
- 15,745proletarianrelating to or belonging to the working class, especially industrial wage earners.
- 15,746pronga pointed projection or tine, especially one of several on a fork or similar tool.
- 15,747prosthesisan artificial device that replaces a missing or damaged body part.
- 15,748punySmall and weak; inferior in size or strength.
- 15,749radiuma radioactive metallic element discovered by Marie Curie, used in cancer treatment and research.
- 15,750rancidHaving an unpleasant smell or taste because of being old and stale, especially of fats or oils.
- 15,751reassessto examine or evaluate something again, especially in light of new information.
- 15,752recoverableable to be recovered, restored, or gotten back.
- 15,753rediscoverto find or experience something again that was forgotten or lost
- 15,754reorganizeto organize something again in a new or different way.
- 15,755resonatora device or structure that produces or amplifies resonance, reinforcing certain sound frequencies.
- 15,756restlessnessthe state of being unable to rest or relax; constant unease or agitation.
- 15,757royalista person who supports or is loyal to a monarch or royal family.
- 15,758sculptto create a three-dimensional figure or shape by carving, molding, or shaping a material.
- 15,759selectivityThe quality of carefully choosing only certain things and not others; the degree to which something responds to or affects specific targets.
- 15,760sizzleto make a hissing or crackling sound when cooking in hot fat or on a hot surface.
- 15,761sloopA single-masted sailing vessel with one headsail.
- 15,762spottera person who watches for and identifies something, such as targets, aircraft, or talent.
- 15,763squintto look with eyes partly closed in order to see more clearly.
- 15,764stenosisAn abnormal narrowing of a passage or opening in the body.
- 15,765suffocationthe state of being unable to breathe, often leading to death.
- 15,766syndicationthe process of selling or licensing content to multiple outlets for simultaneous broadcast or publication.
- 15,767tenfoldTen times as much or as many; multiplied by ten.
- 15,768terrifyto cause someone to feel extreme fear
- 15,769thralla state of being under the control or power of someone or something; captivation
- 15,770thronga large, densely packed crowd of people.
- 15,771togethernessa feeling of warmth and closeness shared among a group of people
- 15,772tongsA tool with two arms joined at one end, used for picking up or holding objects.
- 15,773topographicalrelating to the physical features and shape of land surfaces, such as hills, valleys, and rivers.
- 15,774traceableable to be followed back to a source or origin; capable of being tracked.
- 15,775triteOverused to the point of losing its original meaning or impact; lacking originality.
- 15,776tryoutscompetitive trials or auditions held to select people for a team or performance group.
- 15,777undamagednot harmed or damaged; still in its original good condition.
- 15,778unrivalledhaving no equal; better than all others.
- 15,779verilyTruly; certainly; used to emphasize a statement.
- 15,780vocallyin a spoken or outspoken manner; by using one's voice to express opinions strongly.
- 15,781wadiA rocky watercourse in arid regions that is dry except during periods of rainfall.
- 15,782wallowto indulge in or enjoy something excessively, especially a negative emotion; also to roll around in mud or water.
- 15,783washrooma room with toilet and sink facilities; a bathroom or restroom
- 15,784widgetsSmall software components or physical gadgets that perform a specific function.
- 15,785wilySkilled at gaining an advantage through clever or cunning tricks.
- 15,786workhousea public institution where the poor were required to live and work in exchange for food and lodging.
- 15,787acetoneA colorless, volatile liquid chemical compound used as a solvent, commonly found in nail polish remover.
- 15,788actuarialrelating to the work of calculating insurance risks and premiums using statistics and probability.
- 15,789allotto give out a share of something; to distribute or assign a portion
- 15,790amineAn organic compound derived from ammonia in which one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced by organic groups.
- 15,791anathemaSomething or someone greatly detested or loathed; a formal curse.
- 15,792appeasementthe act of giving concessions to an aggressive party in order to avoid conflict.
- 15,793authoriseto give official permission or approval for something.
- 15,794bantamVery small but aggressive or lively; a small variety of domestic fowl.
- 15,795barracka large building or group of buildings used to house soldiers.
- 15,796battyInformal: slightly crazy or eccentric.
- 15,797bellowto shout or roar in a deep, loud voice
- 15,798belvedereA structure such as a turret, summerhouse, or open gallery built on a rooftop or elevated position to command a fine view.
- 15,799bittyVery small; tiny.
- 15,800blurbA short promotional description, especially one written for the back of a book.