The 16,401–16,500 most common English words

16,401bristleto stiffen or stand up, as hair or fur does when an animal is frightened or angry.
16,402bulkheada partition or wall dividing the interior of a ship, aircraft, or other structure into separate compartments.
16,403cashewa kidney-shaped nut from a tropical tree, often eaten as a snack or used in cooking.
16,404cavernousVery large, hollow, and cave-like in size or depth.
16,405chaffthe husks of grain separated from the seed during threshing; worthless matter.
16,406changeablelikely to change frequently; not staying the same.
16,407chaperonean adult who accompanies and supervises young people at a social event or trip.
16,408chlorophyllthe green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.
16,409chromathe purity or intensity of a color, separate from its brightness.
16,410claretA dry red wine, originally from the Bordeaux region of France.
16,411cloisterA covered walkway with an open colonnade, typically found in a monastery or convent; also the monastery or convent itself.
16,412clotheto provide with clothes; to dress someone.
16,413cochlearrelating to the cochlea, the spiral-shaped cavity of the inner ear responsible for hearing.
16,414compscomplimentary items or services provided free of charge, especially by a casino or hotel.
16,415concomitantnaturally accompanying or associated with something.
16,416creationismThe belief that the universe and living things were created by God or a divine being, as described in religious texts.
16,417credentialA qualification, achievement, or document that shows someone is suitable for a particular job or activity.
16,418crumpA heavy, muffled thud or explosive sound, especially from a shell or bomb bursting.
16,419cymbalsA pair of thin, circular brass plates struck together to make a ringing sound, used as a percussion instrument.
16,420decomposeto break down into simpler components through natural processes
16,421deniera person who denies or refuses to accept something, especially a well-established fact.
16,422determinismthe doctrine that all events, including human choices, are completely determined by previously existing causes.
16,423dingoA wild dog native to Australia, typically tawny yellow in color.
16,424domicileA place where a person permanently lives; a legal residence.
16,425dominionsterritories or lands under the control of a ruler or government.
16,426dreamlandan ideal or imaginary place; the state of sleep or dreaming.
16,427egotisticalHaving an excessively high opinion of oneself; self-centered.
16,428emiratea territory or state ruled by an emir.
16,429eruditeHaving or showing great knowledge gained from extensive reading and study.
16,430fervourIntense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm.
16,431foursomea group of four people doing something together, especially playing golf.
16,432frotha mass of small bubbles formed on or in a liquid; foam
16,433furlougha temporary leave of absence granted to an employee, especially due to economic or operational reasons.
16,434guileClever and deceitful behavior used to get what one wants.
16,435heftthe weight or heaviness of something; substantial bulk.
16,436hideawaya place where someone can hide or be alone, away from others.
16,437hilaritygreat amusement or laughter; boisterous merriment.
16,438homeyHaving a feeling of home; warm, comfortable, and cozy.
16,439impersonateTo pretend to be another person, often by copying their appearance or behavior.
16,440improprietybehaviour that is morally wrong or not appropriate for the situation.
16,441inactivationThe process of making something no longer active or effective.
16,442incompatibilitythe state of being unable to exist or work together harmoniously.
16,443intermentThe burial of a dead body in a grave or tomb.
16,444junkyardA place where old, broken, or unwanted items, especially vehicles, are collected and stored or sold for parts.
16,445kingshipthe position, role, or dignity of being a king.
16,446legitimizeto make something legal, acceptable, or justified.
16,447lifelikeLooking exactly like a real person or thing; very realistic.
16,448lionessAn adult female lion.
16,449loinA cut of meat from the back and sides of an animal, between the ribs and hip; also refers to the hip and lower abdominal region of the human body.
16,450loveablehaving qualities that inspire affection; easy to love.
16,451machinista person who operates or repairs machines, especially machine tools.
16,452mandibleThe lower jaw, or either half of the biting mouthparts of an insect or other arthropod.
16,453manholean opening in a street or floor, usually covered, large enough for a person to pass through to reach underground pipes or cables.
16,454marginalisedTreated as if unimportant or pushed to the edges of society.
16,455marinadea seasoned liquid mixture used to soak food before cooking to add flavor or tenderness.
16,456melancholicHaving or expressing a feeling of pensive sadness.
16,457merlotA type of dark red wine made from Merlot grapes, known for its smooth and soft flavor.
16,458mineralogythe scientific study of minerals, including their structure, properties, and classification.
16,459minibusA small bus that carries fewer passengers than a full-sized bus.
16,460modulusA number or quantity that measures the absolute value or magnitude of something, especially of a complex number.
16,461monogamyThe practice of being married to or in a romantic relationship with only one person at a time.
16,462monotonyA lack of variety; tedious sameness or repetition.
16,463mortallyin a way that causes death; fatally
16,464moveableCapable of being moved or shifted from one place to another.
16,465musculoskeletalrelating to the muscles and skeleton together as a system of the body.
16,466myelomaA malignant tumor of plasma cells that originates in the bone marrow.
16,467nebulousunclear, vague, or lacking definite form.
16,468nucleotidesthe basic building blocks of DNA and RNA, each consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
16,469occlusionA blockage or closing off of a passage, vessel, or opening.
16,470paralegala person trained in legal matters who assists a lawyer but is not a fully qualified attorney.
16,471piranhaa small, fierce freshwater fish of South America with sharp teeth, known for attacking in groups.
16,472postmorteman examination of a body after death to find the cause of death; also, an analysis of something after it has ended.
16,473postscriptA short addition or note written at the end of a letter or document, after the main text is finished.
16,474prehistorythe period of time before written records or history began.
16,475prismaticRelating to or resembling a prism; displaying or producing a spectrum of brilliant colors.
16,476prowlto move around quietly and carefully, especially when hunting or looking for something.
16,477purrTo make a low, continuous, vibrating sound, as a contented cat does.
16,478pussycata gentle, kind, or harmless person (informal); also a domestic cat.
16,479quagmireA difficult, complicated, or entrapping situation; also a soft boggy area of land.
16,480quashto put an end to something by force; to suppress or crush completely.
16,481readabilitythe quality of being easy to read and understand
16,482reductiveTending to simplify something complex to the point of distorting or losing its true nature.
16,483reposea state of rest, calm, or peaceful relaxation
16,484reptilianrelating to or resembling reptiles; cold-blooded and scaly in nature.
16,485restfulproviding a feeling of rest and peace; quiet and calm.
16,486ricochetto rebound or bounce off a surface at an angle after hitting it.
16,487rubrica set of criteria or guidelines used for grading or evaluation.
16,488savagelyIn a fierce, violent, or cruel manner.
16,489scallopa type of edible shellfish with a fan-shaped shell, or a decorative curved edge resembling such a shell.
16,490schoolmasterA male teacher, especially one who is in charge of or teaches at a school.
16,491schoolworkwork done by a student as part of their school studies
16,492seedlinga young plant grown from a seed, especially one that has just sprouted.
16,493shantya small, roughly built shack or hut, often in poor condition.
16,494shrewa woman who is bad-tempered, scolding, and quarrelsome.
16,495shushTo tell someone to be quiet by saying 'shush' or making a similar gesture.
16,496silencerA device fitted to a firearm to reduce the noise of firing.
16,497sleightDexterity or skill, especially in performing tricks with the hands.
16,498snowmobilea motorized vehicle designed for traveling over snow, typically with skis at the front and a continuous track at the rear.
16,499soapycontaining or covered with soap; having the qualities of soap.
16,500spatiallyin a way that relates to space or the arrangement of objects in space