The 16,001–16,100 most common English words

16,001foetusAn unborn human or animal in the later stages of development inside the womb.
16,002forthrightDirect and outspoken; straightforward and honest.
16,003geishaa Japanese woman trained in traditional arts such as music, dance, and conversation, who entertains guests.
16,004gemstonesprecious or semi-precious stones, often cut and polished for use in jewelry.
16,005gladean open space within or at the edge of a forest.
16,006glassySmooth, shiny, and transparent like glass; showing no expression or life.
16,007gleefullyin a manner full of great delight or joy
16,008glycogena polysaccharide stored in the liver and muscles that serves as the body's main short-term energy reserve.
16,009godsendsomething very helpful or beneficial that comes at just the right time, as if sent by God.
16,010grubbyDirty or grimy, especially from handling dirty things.
16,011gulcha narrow, steep-sided ravine or small valley carved by running water.
16,012gynecologistA doctor who specializes in the health of the female reproductive system.
16,013haciendaA large estate or plantation, especially in a Spanish-speaking country, typically with a main house.
16,014hairpinA sharp U-shaped bend in a road, or a small pin used to hold hair in place.
16,015hattera person who makes or sells hats; also used in the phrase 'mad as a hatter' to mean completely crazy
16,016hazelnutthe small round nut of the hazel tree, often used in sweets and spreads.
16,017hikera person who walks long distances in nature, especially in the mountains or countryside.
16,018homologousHaving the same relation, structure, or position due to shared evolutionary origin.
16,019iffyuncertain or doubtful; not reliable or safe.
16,020immovableimpossible to move; fixed firmly in place.
16,021inspectorateAn official body responsible for inspecting and overseeing organizations or institutions.
16,022interstitialRelating to or situated in the small gaps or spaces between tissues or structures.
16,023invertera device that converts direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC).
16,024irateFeeling or showing strong anger; enraged.
16,025jugularRelating to the large veins in the neck that carry blood from the head back to the heart; often used figuratively to mean a critical or vulnerable point.
16,026knockdowna hit or blow that knocks someone down; also used to describe a drastically reduced price.
16,027lethargiclacking energy or enthusiasm; sluggish and drowsy.
16,028liberatora person who frees others from oppression, captivity, or slavery.
16,029ligatureA thread or cord used in surgery to tie blood vessels, or a character in typography where two letters are joined.
16,030loonycrazy or extremely foolish
16,031maggotthe soft, legless larva of a fly, often found in decaying matter.
16,032mamboa lively Latin dance of Cuban origin, or the music that accompanies it.
16,033mandalaa circular geometric design used as a spiritual or ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism.
16,034mandolina small stringed musical instrument with a rounded body and fretted neck, played with a plectrum.
16,035mediaevalRelating to the Middle Ages, roughly from the 5th to the 15th century.
16,036megaphonea cone-shaped device held to the mouth to amplify and direct the voice.
16,037megawattsunits of electrical power equal to one million watts each, used to measure large-scale energy output.
16,038militarismthe belief in or pursuit of military power and values as a dominant national policy.
16,039missusInformal word for a man's wife or partner.
16,040multiplexa building or system that combines many separate parts or functions, especially a cinema with multiple screens.
16,041oncologistA doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
16,042onsideIn a position that is allowed by the rules of the game; not offside.
16,043optimallyin the best or most effective way possible
16,044optionallyin a way that is available as a choice but not required.
16,045pamperto treat someone with excessive care and comfort; to indulge.
16,046panaceaA solution believed to cure all difficulties or diseases; a universal remedy.
16,047parietalRelating to the wall of a body cavity or the parietal bone of the skull; especially referring to a specific region of the brain.
16,048pauperA very poor person who has little or no money or possessions.
16,049pestilencea deadly epidemic disease that spreads rapidly and causes widespread death.
16,050pewterA grey alloy made mainly of tin, used to make plates, cups, and other objects.
16,051philosophicallyin a calm and thoughtful way, accepting difficulties with reason rather than emotion
16,052plenuman enclosed space in which air or gas is maintained at a pressure slightly above atmospheric pressure, often used for air distribution in buildings.
16,053polygraphAn instrument that records physiological changes such as blood pressure and breathing, often used to detect lies.
16,054precipitateto cause something to happen suddenly or sooner than expected.
16,055principalitya state or territory ruled by a prince or princess.
16,056proteaseAn enzyme that breaks down proteins by cleaving peptide bonds.
16,057radishA crisp, peppery root vegetable often eaten raw in salads.
16,058reciprocateto respond to an action by doing something similar in return.
16,059recklessnessbehavior that shows a lack of care about danger or the consequences of one's actions.
16,060restockto replenish or refill a supply of goods that has been used up or sold.
16,061rotundaa round building or room, especially one with a dome.
16,062roundhouseA wide, sweeping kick or punch delivered in a circular motion with full body rotation.
16,063savourTo taste or enjoy something slowly and with great pleasure.
16,064scaraba type of dung beetle regarded as sacred in ancient Egypt, or an amulet shaped like one.
16,065scoffto speak about someone or something in a scornful, mocking way.
16,066scytheA tool with a long curved blade on a long handle, used for cutting grass or grain by hand.
16,067sepiaa reddish-brown color often associated with old photographs.
16,068sketchbookA book of blank pages used for drawing or sketching.
16,069slapstickA style of humor based on exaggerated physical actions, pratfalls, and ridiculous mishaps.
16,070sourdoughA type of bread or dough made by fermentation using naturally occurring wild yeast and bacteria, giving it a slightly sour taste.
16,071squirmto wriggle or twist the body with small movements, especially from discomfort or embarrassment.
16,072stepdaughterThe daughter of one's spouse from a previous relationship.
16,073stupendousExtremely impressive or large; causing astonishment.
16,074surrealismAn artistic and literary movement that seeks to express the unconscious mind through strange, dreamlike imagery.
16,075telepathicRelating to the supposed transmission of thoughts or feelings between people without using known sensory channels.
16,076telescopicrelating to or made with a telescope; able to magnify distant objects or extend in sections like a telescope.
16,077tenderlyin a gentle, loving, and caring manner
16,078termiteA small, pale insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood, often causing structural damage to buildings.
16,079undiagnosedNot identified or recognized as a particular disease or condition by a medical professional.
16,080uneasea feeling of worry, discomfort, or anxiety.
16,081unrequitedNot returned or reciprocated, especially regarding romantic feelings.
16,082uptimethe period of time during which a system or machine is operational and functioning correctly.
16,083urinalA plumbing fixture used by men for urinating, typically mounted on a wall.
16,084vagabonda person who wanders from place to place without a permanent home or job.
16,085visageA person's face or facial expression.
16,086webcamsSmall cameras connected to computers or networks that capture and transmit video in real time.
16,087wethera castrated male sheep or goat.
16,088whama loud, forceful impact or the sound it makes.
16,089yardagea distance or length measured in yards.
16,090zinga sharp, lively quality or flavor; a burst of energy or excitement.
16,091ablationThe removal or destruction of tissue, a body part, or material by cutting, melting, or erosion.
16,092actuatorA device that converts energy into mechanical motion to control a system or mechanism.
16,093adrenalina hormone released by the body in response to stress or excitement, causing increased heart rate and energy.
16,094agribusinesslarge-scale commercial farming and related industries, treated as a business enterprise.
16,095algorithmicrelating to or using a step-by-step set of rules or calculations, especially in computing.
16,096amassto gather or accumulate a large amount of something over time
16,097amokin an uncontrolled, wild, or dangerous manner; out of control.
16,098androgenA hormone that promotes the development of male characteristics.
16,099anginaA medical condition causing severe chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart.
16,100apoliticalnot interested in or connected with politics; neutral regarding political matters.