The 17,001–17,100 most common English words

1. 17,001promiscuityThe practice of having many sexual partners indiscriminately.
2. 17,002purplishSomewhat purple in color; having a slight purple tint.
3. 17,003rabbinicrelating to rabbis or their teachings, writings, and authority in Jewish tradition.
4. 17,004rationalizationthe act of constructing a logical-sounding excuse to justify behavior or decisions, often hiding the real reason.
5. 17,005ravelto separate or untangle the threads of a woven or knitted fabric; to unravel.
6. 17,006reachableable to be reached or contacted; accessible.
7. 17,007recedeto move back or withdraw gradually
8. 17,008reductasean enzyme that catalyzes reduction reactions by adding electrons or hydrogen to a substrate.
9. 17,009reestablishto establish again; to restore something to its former state
10. 17,010reintroduceto bring something or someone back into use, existence, or a place where it previously existed.
11. 17,011reintroductionthe act of bringing something back to a place or situation where it previously existed.
12. 17,012rekindleTo revive or renew a feeling, relationship, or interest that had faded.
13. 17,013repositionTo place something in a new position or to change the image or marketing strategy of a product or brand.
14. 17,014revulsiona strong feeling of disgust or repulsion.
15. 17,015sandalwooda fragrant wood from tropical trees, often used in perfumes and incense
16. 17,016savantA person with exceptional knowledge or skill in a specific field, often despite limitations in other areas.
17. 17,017scapea view or depiction of a particular type of scenery or environment.
18. 17,018scrawnyUnattractively thin and bony; lacking flesh.
19. 17,019searto cook the surface of food quickly at a very high temperature so that it browns.
20. 17,020sequinsSmall, shiny decorative discs sewn onto clothing or fabric.
21. 17,021slopto spill or splash liquid messily.
22. 17,022solvencyThe ability to pay all debts and financial obligations as they come due.
23. 17,023spywareSoftware that secretly collects information about a user without their consent.
24. 17,024stockyShort and solidly built; having a sturdy, thick body.
25. 17,025subsidencethe gradual sinking or settling of the ground or a structure to a lower level.
26. 17,026sullenBad-tempered and sulky; showing silent resentment or gloom.
27. 17,027sumpa pit or reservoir that collects liquid, especially oil or water, at the lowest point of a system.
28. 17,028symbiosisa close relationship between two different organisms that is mutually beneficial.
29. 17,029sympathiseto feel or express understanding and care for someone else's suffering or misfortune.
30. 17,030synchronizeto cause things to happen or operate at the same time or rate
31. 17,031tastera person who samples food or drink to judge its quality or flavor.
32. 17,032teacupa small cup used for drinking tea
33. 17,033tectonicsthe study of the large-scale structural processes that shape the Earth's crust, including the movement of plates.
34. 17,034tepidLukewarm; only slightly warm, lacking enthusiasm or vigor.
35. 17,035thickento become or make something thicker or more dense.
36. 17,036throated(used in compounds) having a throat of a specified kind, often describing the quality or depth of a voice.
37. 17,037tripethe stomach lining of a cow or other animal used as food; also, something of poor quality or nonsense.
38. 17,038tweeterA small loudspeaker driver designed to reproduce high-frequency sounds.
39. 17,039unabatedwithout any reduction in intensity or strength; continuing at full force.
40. 17,040unafraidfeeling no fear; not frightened.
41. 17,041unambiguouslyIn a way that is completely clear and can only be understood in one way.
42. 17,042unearnedNot deserved or worked for; received without effort or merit.
43. 17,043unenforceableNot able to be enforced or made effective by law or authority.
44. 17,044uninhabitablenot suitable or safe for people to live in.
45. 17,045unreadnot yet read; still waiting to be read.
46. 17,046unsaturatedNot saturated; (of a fat or oil) containing carbon-carbon double bonds and generally considered healthier than saturated fats.
47. 17,047unsurpassedBetter than all others; not exceeded by anything else.
48. 17,048waxyResembling or covered with wax; smooth, pale, or glossy in appearance.
49. 17,049whimperto make a low, weak crying sound expressing pain or fear.
50. 17,050winkleto extract or obtain something with difficulty, often by persistent effort.
51. 17,051wistfulHaving or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.
52. 17,052yeomana person who performs hard, reliable work or service, often in a supporting role; historically, a freeholder or attendant of a noble household.
53. 17,053accumulatora variable or register that collects and stores a running total of values during computation.
54. 17,054alludeto refer to something indirectly or by suggestion.
55. 17,055androgynousHaving both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine in appearance.
56. 17,056animusStrong hostility or animosity directed toward someone or something.
57. 17,057anionA negatively charged ion that is attracted to the anode during electrolysis.
58. 17,058antipathyA strong feeling of dislike or aversion toward someone or something.
59. 17,059archdeaconA senior church official ranking below a bishop, responsible for administrative duties over a group of parishes.
60. 17,060argininea semi-essential amino acid important for protein synthesis, wound healing, and immune function.
61. 17,061armadilloa small mammal with a hard, bony shell covering its body, native to the Americas.
62. 17,062armbanda band worn around the upper arm, used for identification, support, or as a swimming aid.
63. 17,063artefactAn object made or shaped by human hands, especially one of historical or cultural interest.
64. 17,064awningA sheet of canvas or other material stretched on a frame and used to shelter a shop window, doorway, or patio from the sun or rain.
65. 17,065bacillusA rod-shaped bacterium, often capable of forming spores, belonging to the genus Bacillus.
66. 17,066balmyPleasantly warm and gentle, used to describe mild weather.
67. 17,067binomialConsisting of or relating to two terms or names, especially in mathematics or biology.
68. 17,068blinderscoverings placed beside a horse's eyes to limit its vision, or figuratively a narrow focus that prevents seeing the broader situation.
69. 17,069bloodhounda large dog with a very keen sense of smell, often used for tracking people or animals.
70. 17,070boogera piece of dried or semi-dried mucus from inside the nose.
71. 17,071bromideA commonplace remark or idea that is dull and lacks originality; a cliché.
72. 17,072cabanaa small shelter or changing room typically found at a beach or pool.
73. 17,073cadavera dead human body, especially one used for medical study.
74. 17,074carnationA fragrant flowering plant with fringed petals, often used in bouquets and corsages.
75. 17,075chroniclerA person who writes a detailed record of historical events in order of time.
76. 17,076chuba small, thick-bodied freshwater fish common in rivers and streams.
77. 17,077chuffedVery pleased or delighted about something.
78. 17,078citricrelating to or derived from citrus fruits, especially describing the organic acid found in them.
79. 17,079cobblestonea small, rounded stone used to pave roads or paths.
80. 17,080communiquean official announcement or statement, especially one made to the media after an important meeting.
81. 17,081condimentA sauce, seasoning, or relish used to enhance the flavor of food.
82. 17,082conservationista person who works to protect and preserve the natural environment and wildlife.
83. 17,083corroborationevidence or information that confirms or supports a statement or theory.
84. 17,084croquetan outdoor game in which players use mallets to hit wooden balls through small hoops called wickets.
85. 17,085crosshairsthe target of focused attention, scrutiny, or attack; originally the intersecting lines in an optical sight used for aiming.
86. 17,086crystallizedmade or became definite, clear, and fixed in form.
87. 17,087cuppaa cup of tea (informal, chiefly British).
88. 17,088delectableExtremely pleasing to the taste; delicious.
89. 17,089demotionthe act of being moved to a lower rank or position.
90. 17,090derailmentan instance of a train coming off its tracks; or the disruption of a plan or process.
91. 17,091discoverera person who finds or identifies something for the first time.
92. 17,092dreadfullyin a very bad or extreme way; terribly
93. 17,093elationA feeling of great happiness or excitement.
94. 17,094elucidateTo make something clear or easy to understand by explaining it in detail.
95. 17,095emitterssources or devices that release or discharge something (such as light, heat, or gases) into the environment.
96. 17,096engravera person or tool that cuts designs or lettering into a hard surface.
97. 17,097envisageto form a mental picture of something; to imagine or foresee.
98. 17,098eonAn extremely long period of time, often billions of years.
99. 17,099etceteraand other similar things; used to indicate that a list continues beyond what is mentioned.
100. 17,100excavatorA large machine used for digging and moving earth or other materials.