The 16,601–16,700 most common English words

16,601nonchalantFeeling or appearing casually calm and not anxious or excited.
16,602oilfieldAn area of land or sea where petroleum is found in large quantities and extracted.
16,603opportuneoccurring at a favorable or appropriate time; well-timed.
16,604oppressora person or group that treats others cruelly and unjustly, using power to control them.
16,605orcaslarge black-and-white predatory dolphins, also called killer whales.
16,606orchestrationThe planned and skillful organization or coordination of complex elements to achieve a desired result.
16,607parapeta low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or fortification.
16,608pejorativeexpressing contempt or disapproval; having a belittling or negative connotation.
16,609penalizeto impose a punishment or disadvantage on someone for breaking a rule or law.
16,610phonographAn early device that records and reproduces sound from a grooved rotating disc or cylinder.
16,611piggybackcarried on someone's back or shoulders; to ride or attach onto something else.
16,612planetariumA domed building where images of stars and planets are projected onto the ceiling for educational or entertainment purposes.
16,613porticoa porch or entrance to a building, consisting of a roof supported by columns.
16,614premaritaloccurring or existing before marriage
16,615procreationThe process of producing offspring; reproduction.
16,616pyramidalhaving the shape or form of a pyramid; broad at the base and tapering toward a point.
16,617rebootedrestarted a device or system from the beginning.
16,618receivershipA legal process in which a court appoints a person to manage the finances of a company that cannot pay its debts.
16,619reduxbrought back or revived; a renewed or reimagined version of something.
16,620replenishmentthe action of filling something up again or restoring a stock or supply
16,621sanguineOptimistic, especially in a difficult situation; confidently hopeful.
16,622saxophonista person who plays the saxophone
16,623sconeA small, round, plain or fruit cake, typically eaten with butter or cream.
16,624serendipityThe occurrence of fortunate events by chance rather than by design.
16,625shareholdingthe ownership of shares in a company; the number or proportion of shares held by a person or group.
16,626shima thin wedge or piece of material used to fill a gap or align parts.
16,627soyaa plant (or product derived from it) used as a source of protein and oil, common in Asian cuisine.
16,628squanderto waste money, time, or resources carelessly or foolishly
16,629steepleA tall pointed tower on top of a church, often containing a bell.
16,630stillbornBorn dead; (of a plan or idea) failing before it can develop.
16,631teenagedBeing in the age range of thirteen to nineteen years old.
16,632thematicallyin a way that relates to or is organized around a central theme or subject.
16,633tokea puff or drag taken from a cigarette or marijuana cigarette.
16,634tramwayssystems of rails set into road surfaces along which trams travel to carry passengers.
16,635twitA silly or foolish person.
16,636unconcernednot worried or troubled; feeling no anxiety about something.
16,637underbellythe most vulnerable or weak part of something; the underside.
16,638underperformingperforming worse than expected or required.
16,639unlistedNot included in a published list or directory; not officially recorded or registered.
16,640unpredictabilitythe quality of being impossible or difficult to predict in advance
16,641ventriclea hollow chamber in the heart or brain that pumps or circulates fluid.
16,642vulvaThe external female genital organs, including the labia, clitoris, and vaginal opening.
16,643waistbandthe strip of fabric forming the upper edge of a skirt, trousers, or other garment, fitting around the waist.
16,644winlessHaving failed to win any games or contests; without a single victory.
16,645wipeoutA sudden, complete fall or failure, especially when knocked off a surfboard by a wave.
16,646wizardryimpressive skill or cleverness, especially in a technical or seemingly magical area.
16,647woollenmade of wool; consisting of or relating to wool fabric.
16,648zonalRelating to, divided into, or arranged by zones.
16,649abatementa reduction in the amount, degree, or intensity of something.
16,650acidificationthe process of becoming more acidic or of increasing acid content
16,651adaptionThe process of changing something to suit new conditions; a version of a work modified from its original form.
16,652anorexicSuffering from anorexia; extremely thin due to severely restricted food intake.
16,653anthropomorphicDescribing non-human things, especially animals, that are given human characteristics or form.
16,654armouryA place where weapons and military equipment are stored or made.
16,655artichokeA thistle-like plant whose flower bud is eaten as a vegetable.
16,656autonomicrelating to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heartbeat and digestion.
16,657baboonA large monkey with a dog-like face, found mainly in Africa.
16,658backfieldthe area behind the line of scrimmage, or the players positioned there (such as the quarterback and running backs) in American football.
16,659ballyUsed as a mild intensifier or expletive, expressing annoyance or emphasis (chiefly British).
16,660bicarbonateA salt containing the HCO₃⁻ ion, commonly used as baking soda or as an antacid.
16,661biomea large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat.
16,662birthedbrought into existence; gave rise to
16,663boardera person who pays to live in someone else's home, receiving meals or lodging.
16,664boudoirA woman's private bedroom or dressing room.
16,665bougha main branch of a tree.
16,666capoa device clamped across the strings of a guitar or similar instrument to raise the pitch of all strings equally.
16,667catererA person or company that provides food and drink service for events or gatherings.
16,668celibateAbstaining from marriage and sexual relations, especially for religious reasons.
16,669chancelThe part of a church near the altar, reserved for the clergy and choir.
16,670commonalitya feature or quality shared by two or more things or groups
16,671congratulationAn expression of praise and good wishes for someone's success or achievement.
16,672congratulatoryexpressing praise or good wishes for an achievement or special occasion.
16,673continuancethe state of continuing or the postponement of a legal proceeding to a later date.
16,674cordlessOperating without a cord or cable, typically powered by a battery.
16,675countrywideextending or happening throughout an entire country.
16,676cronyA close friend or companion, especially one given unfair advantages through their relationship with someone in power.
16,677cryptographicrelating to the practice of writing or solving codes to secure information.
16,678deadwoodpeople or things that are no longer useful or productive within a group or organization.
16,679decelerationA reduction in speed; the process of slowing down.
16,680developmentallyin a way that relates to the stages of growth and development.
16,681dickya detachable shirt front worn to give the appearance of a full shirt; also an informal word for something shaky or unreliable.
16,682dintmeans or force (used in the phrase 'by dint of')
16,683disagreeableunpleasant or causing discomfort; hard to get along with.
16,684dockyardA place where ships are built, repaired, and maintained, typically with docks and equipment.
16,685duffela large cylindrical bag made of thick cloth, used for carrying personal belongings.
16,686emceea master of ceremonies who hosts and introduces acts at an event.
16,687endoscopyA medical procedure in which a flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the body to examine internal organs.
16,688ergonomicDesigned for efficiency and comfort in the working environment, especially to avoid injury.
16,689especialOf particular importance or distinction; exceptional.
16,690estradiolA primary female sex hormone (estrogen) produced mainly by the ovaries, important for reproductive and general health.
16,691exemplifyto be a typical example of something; to illustrate by giving an example.
16,692fanaticismextreme and often irrational enthusiasm or devotion to a cause, belief, or interest.
16,693fellera person or machine that cuts down trees.
16,694fingernailthe thin hard layer covering the tip of a finger.
16,695firesidethe area around or in front of a fireplace; the hearth.
16,696floodplaina flat area of low land next to a river that becomes covered with water when the river floods.
16,697foodiespeople who have a strong interest in food and enjoy trying new or high-quality dishes.
16,698franchiseespeople or businesses that have been granted the right to operate under a larger company's brand and system
16,699freemasonrya natural fellowship or sympathy among people with shared experiences or interests.
16,700fuguea state of loss of awareness of one's identity, often involving travel away from home; also a musical form with interweaving voices.