The 16,701–16,800 most common English words

16,701glandularrelating to or affecting glands in the body.
16,702gleanto gather information or material bit by bit, especially from various sources.
16,703gutsyshowing courage and determination; brave despite risk.
16,704handiworkwork done skillfully by hand; something produced by one's own efforts or actions.
16,705hangoutsplaces where people meet and spend time together casually.
16,706homicidalhaving or showing a tendency to commit murder; extremely dangerous.
16,707hydroxyrelating to or denoting the chemical group -OH, consisting of one oxygen and one hydrogen atom.
16,708impersonatorA person who imitates someone else's appearance, voice, or mannerisms, often for entertainment.
16,709intricatelyin a very detailed and complicated way
16,710inwardlyin one's inner thoughts or feelings; secretly, without showing outwardly
16,711lankyUngracefully tall and thin.
16,712lovelesslacking love or affection; without warmth or caring.
16,713luridpresented in a way that is meant to shock, with vivid and unpleasant details.
16,714mesquitea thorny tree or shrub native to arid regions of the Americas, whose wood is prized for smoking and grilling food.
16,715misnomerA wrong or inaccurate name or term for something.
16,716mobilisationThe act of organizing and preparing people or resources for active service or use.
16,717monetizationthe process of earning revenue or profit from something, such as a product, service, or asset.
16,718mournfulFeeling or expressing deep sadness or grief.
16,719mullahA Muslim religious leader or scholar, especially one trained in Islamic law and theology.
16,720obstinateStubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or behavior; not yielding to argument or persuasion.
16,721ontologicalrelating to the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature and existence of being.
16,722optimisationThe process of making something as effective or functional as possible.
16,723overruleto reject or override a decision, objection, or ruling by using greater authority.
16,724pacifyto make someone calm or peaceful; to soothe.
16,725paraffina white or colorless waxy solid derived from petroleum, used in candles, coatings, and fuel.
16,726periodontalrelating to the tissues and structures surrounding and supporting the teeth.
16,727peruseTo read something carefully and thoroughly.
16,728petulantChildishly sulky or irritable, especially when one cannot get what one wants.
16,729phenomenologythe philosophical study of structures of experience and consciousness as they appear to the observer.
16,730philologyThe study of language in historical written sources, including grammar, literary criticism, and textual analysis.
16,731pointedlyin a way that is clearly directed at someone and intended to convey a particular message; with obvious purpose or emphasis.
16,732pollinatorsAnimals or insects that transfer pollen from one flower to another, enabling plants to reproduce.
16,733psychotherapistA trained professional who treats mental and emotional disorders through talking and psychological techniques.
16,734punctualitythe habit of being on time; not being late
16,735recuperateto recover one's health or strength after illness or exertion.
16,736rigidlyin a very strict and inflexible way; without any willingness to change
16,737sandpaperA stiff paper coated with sand or another abrasive, used for smoothing surfaces.
16,738sandstorma strong wind carrying large clouds of sand, common in desert regions.
16,739scepterA ceremonial staff carried by a ruler as a symbol of sovereign power.
16,740scorchto burn or char the surface of something with intense heat.
16,741scribbleTo write or draw quickly and carelessly.
16,742scurvyA disease caused by a severe lack of vitamin C, marked by swollen gums, bleeding, and weakness.
16,743searchlighta powerful electric light with a concentrated beam that can be turned in any direction.
16,744singlyone at a time; individually, not in groups.
16,745stilettoa type of high, thin heel on a shoe, or a slender dagger with a narrow blade.
16,746stoogea person who is used by another to do unpleasant or dishonest work; a puppet or pawn.
16,747subjugationthe act of bringing someone or something under complete control by force.
16,748tangentialOnly slightly connected to the main topic; diverging from the central point.
16,749teardropa single drop of tear fluid, or something having that rounded, tapering shape.
16,750togaa loose outer garment worn by citizens of ancient Rome, consisting of a single piece of cloth draped around the body.
16,751transferenceThe redirection of emotions felt toward one person onto another person, especially in a therapeutic setting.
16,752tribulationa cause of great trouble, suffering, or distress.
16,753trilla quavering or vibrating sound, especially a rapid alternation between two musical notes.
16,754twistyHaving many curves or turns; winding.
16,755unchangingremaining the same; not altering over time
16,756unfundednot provided with financial funding or resources.
16,757universalitythe quality of applying to all cases, people, or situations without exception.
16,758unsteadyNot firm or stable; likely to wobble or fall.
16,759unturnednot turned over or examined; used in the phrase 'leave no stone unturned' meaning to try every possible method.
16,760uplinka communication link from a ground station up to a satellite or spacecraft.
16,761vaccinateto give someone a vaccine to protect them from a disease.
16,762vestibuleA small entrance hall or lobby between the outer door and the interior of a building.
16,763vestryA room in a church where vestments and sacred objects are kept, and where clergy or choir members dress.
16,764voluptuousHaving a full, rounded, and sexually attractive shape; relating to luxury and sensual pleasure.
16,765weevilA small beetle with an elongated snout that feeds on plants, grains, or stored food.
16,766wintrycharacteristic of or resembling winter; cold and bleak.
16,767acetyla chemical group (CH3CO-) derived from acetic acid, found in many biological and organic compounds.
16,768acrobatA person who performs spectacular gymnastic feats such as tumbling, balancing, and swinging.
16,769agoraA public open space used for assemblies and markets in ancient Greek cities.
16,770aluminaaluminum oxide, a white crystalline substance used in making aluminum and ceramics.
16,771amicablyIn a friendly and peaceable manner.
16,772amphibiana cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both in water and on land, such as a frog or salamander.
16,773amputeea person who has had a limb surgically removed
16,774ashtraya small container used to hold cigarette ash and cigarette butts.
16,775askewNot in a straight or level position; crooked.
16,776attendeea person who attends an event or gathering
16,777authenticateto prove or verify that something or someone is genuine or valid.
16,778backtrackto reverse one's position or retrace steps after making a mistake or facing opposition.
16,779baffleto confuse or perplex someone completely
16,780balkto hesitate or refuse to proceed with something
16,781bellesbeautiful and charming young women, especially those who are socially admired.
16,782bodybuildersPeople who train intensively with weights to develop large, well-defined muscles.
16,783bulimiaan eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating followed by purging behaviors such as vomiting
16,784buybackthe repurchase of previously sold goods, shares, or assets by the original seller or issuer.
16,785byesautomatic advances to the next round of a competition without having to play an opponent.
16,786canterA smooth, three-beat gait of a horse, faster than a trot but slower than a gallop.
16,787cantilevera long projecting beam or structure that is supported only at one end and carries a load at the other end or along its length.
16,788carpalRelating to the bones of the wrist (the carpus).
16,789coastguardan organization or person responsible for monitoring coastal waters, saving lives at sea, and enforcing maritime law.
16,790cobbleto put together roughly or hastily; also, a rounded stone used for paving.
16,791colonisationthe process by which one country takes control of another land and sends settlers to live there.
16,792cornbreadA type of bread made from cornmeal, common in American cuisine.
16,793creepedpast tense of 'creep out', meaning to cause a feeling of unease or disgust in someone.
16,794crowbarA straight iron or steel bar with a flattened end, used as a lever to open things or move heavy objects.
16,795crudelyin a rough or unrefined manner; without skill or care.
16,796cytoplasmicOf or relating to the cytoplasm, the gel-like substance filling the interior of a cell outside the nucleus.
16,797deleteriousCausing harm or damage; harmful.
16,798demeanourThe way a person behaves or appears to others; outward manner or bearing.
16,799detrituswaste material or debris, especially that left behind after something has been destroyed or used up.
16,800dimplea small natural hollow or indentation in the skin, especially on the cheek or chin.