The 16,901–17,000 most common English words

16,901unwashednot cleaned with water; dirty or unclean.
16,902urinationThe act or process of passing urine from the body.
16,903utterancesomething spoken aloud; a spoken word or statement.
16,904valedictorianThe student with the highest academic rank in a graduating class, who typically delivers a farewell speech at graduation.
16,905versoThe left-hand page of an open book, or the back side of a painting or document.
16,906vibrationalrelating to or caused by vibration.
16,907vicariouslyexperienced through the feelings or actions of another person rather than directly.
16,908volumetricof or relating to the measurement of volume.
16,909vroomthe loud roaring sound made by a vehicle's engine at high speed.
16,910weanto gradually stop a person or young animal from depending on something (such as mother's milk or a habit)
16,911wimpa weak or cowardly person who lacks confidence or courage.
16,912workhorsea person or machine that does a large amount of hard, reliable work over a long period.
16,913yachtingthe activity or sport of sailing or racing in a yacht.
16,914absorbera device or material that takes in or dampens energy, shock, or other forces.
16,915adjournto suspend a meeting or session to be continued at another time or place.
16,916alabasterA fine-grained, translucent white stone often used for carving and decoration.
16,917allegroAt a fast, lively tempo (used as a musical direction).
16,918anaesthesiaA medically induced loss of sensation or consciousness, used to prevent pain during surgery.
16,919arrhythmiaan abnormal rhythm of the heartbeat
16,920bariuma soft, silvery-white metallic element used in medicine and industry.
16,921bauxiteA clay-like rock that is the primary ore used to produce aluminum.
16,922befall(of something bad) to happen to someone or something.
16,923beheadTo cut off the head of a person or animal.
16,924bestsellersbooks or other products that have sold in very large numbers.
16,925biometricsthe measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioral characteristics, such as fingerprints or voice patterns, used to identify individuals.
16,926bladedhaving a blade or blades; fitted with a sharp cutting edge.
16,927blindsidedSuddenly surprised or caught off guard by something unexpected.
16,928bloodlineslines of descent from ancestors; hereditary lineage passed through generations.
16,929blowbackunexpected negative consequences or strong public reaction resulting from a policy or action.
16,930boathousea building at the edge of a body of water used for storing boats.
16,931brickworkthe craft or structure of building with bricks; the bricks and mortar that form a wall or other construction.
16,932cardamomA spice made from the seeds of plants in the ginger family, used in cooking and baking.
16,933carrionthe decaying flesh of dead animals.
16,934cellistA person who plays the cello.
16,935charda leafy green vegetable with large leaves and thick stalks, often white, red, or yellow
16,936charmerA person who uses charm, wit, and pleasantness to attract or win over others.
16,937cogentClear, logical, and convincing.
16,938comprehensibleAble to be understood; clear enough to grasp.
16,939condenseto make something shorter or more concentrated by removing unnecessary parts
16,940condescensionan attitude of talking down to others as if they are inferior
16,941corkscrewa spiral or twisted shape or movement; also a tool for removing corks from bottles.
16,942creamera substance (liquid or powder) added to coffee or tea instead of milk or cream.
16,943cyanA blue-green color, often used in printing and design.
16,944deserterA person who abandons their military duty or post without permission.
16,945dictationthe act of speaking words aloud for someone else to write down, or an exercise in which this is done.
16,946dictionThe choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing; the clarity of pronunciation.
16,947dinka light, small hit or tap that makes a soft sound.
16,948disbursementThe payment or distribution of money from a fund or account.
16,949dishonourA loss of respect, reputation, or integrity; shame or disgrace.
16,950dissociativerelating to or causing a mental disconnection from one's thoughts, feelings, memory, or sense of identity.
16,951earpiecea small device worn in or over the ear to receive audio, such as from a phone or radio.
16,952elegyA mournful poem or song lamenting someone who has died.
16,953entitleTo give someone the right to something; to give a title to a work.
16,954entomologista scientist who studies insects
16,955epidermisThe outermost layer of the skin.
16,956epinephrineA hormone and medication used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions and cardiac arrest by stimulating the heart and opening the airways.
16,957faecesWaste matter discharged from the bowels; excrement.
16,958fiverA five-pound or five-dollar banknote.
16,959flabbySoft and loose in flesh; lacking firmness or muscle tone.
16,960fornicationvoluntary sexual intercourse between people who are not married to each other.
16,961frailtythe condition of being weak and delicate, especially in old age.
16,962gagglea disorderly group of people or animals, especially geese.
16,963gazeboa freestanding roofed structure, open on the sides, built in a garden or park to provide shade and shelter.
16,964girderA large horizontal beam used to support the structure of a bridge or building.
16,965gonorrheaA sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, affecting the genitals, rectum, and throat.
16,966gougeto cut or scoop out a hollow or groove, often forcefully.
16,967gregariousFond of the company of others; sociable and outgoing.
16,968halibuta large flat saltwater fish often used as food
16,969herdera person who looks after and drives a group of livestock or animals
16,970histoneA type of protein around which DNA winds to form compact structures called nucleosomes, playing a key role in gene regulation.
16,971holotypeThe single specimen designated as the name-bearing type of a biological species.
16,972hydranta pipe fitted to a water main, used to draw water for fighting fires.
16,973immunodeficiencya condition in which the immune system is unable to protect the body properly against disease or infection.
16,974jaundiceA feeling of bitterness, resentment, or envy that distorts one's judgment; also a medical condition causing yellowing of the skin.
16,975joyfullyin a way that expresses great happiness or delight
16,976kibbutza collective community in Israel, traditionally based on agriculture, where members share ownership and work responsibilities.
16,977larynxthe hollow muscular organ in the throat that contains the vocal cords and produces the voice.
16,978liftera person who lifts weights or heavy objects, especially as a sport or exercise.
16,979lightbulba glass bulb containing a wire that produces light when electricity passes through it; also used figuratively to mean a sudden bright idea
16,980lithographyA printing process based on the principle that oil and water do not mix, using a flat surface such as stone or metal plate.
16,981loathsomeCausing intense disgust or hatred; repulsive.
16,982lodeA vein of metal ore deposited in the earth.
16,983matriarchA woman who is the head or dominant figure of a family or group.
16,984mauveA pale purple color with a pinkish or grayish tint.
16,985microfilma length of film on which printed material is photographed in greatly reduced size for storage or reference.
16,986modicuma small quantity of something, especially something desirable or valuable.
16,987mouthwashA liquid used to rinse the mouth and freshen breath or kill germs.
16,988nationalizationthe process by which a government takes control of a private industry or asset and makes it publicly owned.
16,989omniscientHaving complete or unlimited knowledge; knowing everything.
16,990originationthe process or point of starting or coming into existence
16,991overpopulationA situation in which the number of people or animals in a place is too large to be supported by the available resources.
16,992overshadowto make someone or something seem less important or impressive by comparison.
16,993pacera person or device that sets or maintains a consistent speed for others to follow.
16,994pedicurea cosmetic treatment for the feet and toenails, including cleaning, trimming, and often painting the nails.
16,995pheromoneA chemical substance released by an animal that influences the behavior or physiology of others of the same species.
16,996placardA sign or notice displayed in a public place to convey information or a message.
16,997postmodernismA late-20th-century movement in arts and philosophy that questions grand narratives and absolute truths, emphasizing subjectivity and cultural relativity.
16,998potholeA rough hole in the surface of a road, caused by wear or damage.
16,999primevalbelonging to the earliest period of time; ancient and primitive.
17,000procrastinateto delay or postpone doing something, especially out of laziness or habit.