The 17,101–17,200 most common English words

1. 17,101excommunicationthe official exclusion of someone from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church.
2. 17,102fadsshort-lived trends or enthusiasms that many people follow for a brief period
3. 17,103fatwaA formal legal ruling or interpretation on a point of Islamic law, given by a qualified religious authority.
4. 17,104flogTo beat or whip repeatedly as punishment; to sell or promote something aggressively.
5. 17,105fluorinea pale yellow, highly reactive gaseous chemical element with atomic number 9, belonging to the halogen group.
6. 17,106forehandA stroke in tennis or other racket sports played with the palm of the hand facing forward.
7. 17,107glyphA symbolic figure or character, especially one carved or inscribed.
8. 17,108grammaticallyin a way that follows the rules of grammar
9. 17,109gramophoneAn early mechanical device for playing recorded sound from a grooved disc; a record player.
10. 17,110gratefullyin a way that shows thanks and appreciation.
11. 17,111gumboA thick Cajun/Creole soup or stew made with meat or seafood, vegetables, and okra, served over rice.
12. 17,112harriera bird of prey that flies low over open ground while hunting
13. 17,113hibernateto spend the winter in a dormant, sleep-like state to conserve energy.
14. 17,114homewardIn the direction of home; towards one's home.
15. 17,115hotdogscooked sausages served in long buns, commonly eaten as a snack or fast food.
16. 17,116implodeto collapse inward suddenly and violently due to external pressure.
17. 17,117inanelacking sense or meaning; silly and pointless.
18. 17,118industrialisationthe process by which a society or economy transforms from primarily agricultural to one based on manufacturing and industry.
19. 17,119ineptitudeLack of skill or ability; incompetence.
20. 17,120inshoreIn or toward the area close to the shore.
21. 17,121intelligentsiaThe intellectuals or highly educated people in a society, especially those interested in the arts, politics, or culture.
22. 17,122interconnectto connect two or more things together so that they are linked or related.
23. 17,123intervieweeA person who is being interviewed.
24. 17,124irritantsomething that causes annoyance or mild anger
25. 17,125juristA person with expert knowledge of law; a legal scholar or judge.
26. 17,126kisserinformal word for a person's mouth or face.
27. 17,127lakeshorethe land along the edge of a lake
28. 17,128lawnmowerA machine used for cutting grass to an even height.
29. 17,129leavedhaving leaves; bearing foliage.
30. 17,130lysineAn essential amino acid required for protein synthesis and various bodily functions, which must be obtained through diet.
31. 17,131marquiseAn oval-shaped gemstone cut with pointed ends, or a noblewoman ranking above a countess.
32. 17,132mastectomySurgical removal of one or both breasts, typically to treat or prevent breast cancer.
33. 17,133meteoricVery rapid and spectacular, like a meteor flashing across the sky.
34. 17,134midaira point or region in the air, away from the ground or any surface
35. 17,135molestera person who subjects another to unwanted or abusive physical contact, especially of a sexual nature.
36. 17,136monomera small molecule that can bond with others of its kind to form a polymer.
37. 17,137muffto handle something clumsily or fail to catch something.
38. 17,138mufflera long scarf worn around the neck for warmth, or a device on a vehicle that reduces engine noise.
39. 17,139necklineThe edge or outline of a garment's opening at the neck.
40. 17,140neuroscientistA scientist who studies the structure and function of the nervous system and brain.
41. 17,141nightmarishresembling or characteristic of a nightmare; extremely frightening or unpleasant.
42. 17,142northwardsToward or in the direction of the north.
43. 17,143obliquelyIn an indirect or slanting manner; not straightforwardly.
44. 17,144operationallyin a way that relates to the practical functioning or operation of something.
45. 17,145ophthalmologistA medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
46. 17,146outermostsituated farthest from the center or inside; most external.
47. 17,147overheatto become too hot, or to cause something to become excessively hot.
48. 17,148overlordspeople who have great power or authority over others; rulers or masters.
49. 17,149overzealousToo eager or enthusiastic, especially in enforcing rules or beliefs.
50. 17,150peasantryThe class of small farmers and agricultural laborers; peasants as a group.
51. 17,151photocopyA printed copy of a document made by a photocopying machine.
52. 17,152porosityThe quality of having small holes or spaces that allow liquid or gas to pass through.
53. 17,153prejudicialCausing harm or disadvantage; having a negative effect on someone or something.
54. 17,154preponderancethe quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance; a superiority or excess.
55. 17,155probioticslive bacteria and yeasts that are good for health, especially the digestive system.
56. 17,156protegeA person who is guided, trained, or supported by an experienced and influential mentor.
57. 17,157pulsarA rapidly rotating neutron star that emits regular pulses of radio waves or other electromagnetic radiation.
58. 17,158putridDecaying and having a very bad smell; rotten.
59. 17,159racquetA light bat with a round or oval frame strung with cord, used in sports such as tennis or badminton.
60. 17,160reproducibleable to be done, made, or observed again with the same outcome.
61. 17,161retrialA second or repeated trial of a legal case.
62. 17,162ritualisticrelating to or done as part of a ritual; following a fixed, ceremonial pattern.
63. 17,163rollbacka reversal or cancellation of a policy, price, or change to a previous state.
64. 17,164rotaA list or roster showing the order in which people are assigned to duties or tasks.
65. 17,165royallyTo an extreme or thoroughgoing degree; in a grand or complete manner (often used to emphasize a blunder or excess).
66. 17,166ruska hard, dry bread or biscuit, often given to teething babies.
67. 17,167scoliosisan abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
68. 17,168separatismThe belief or movement that a group should become politically or culturally independent from a larger entity.
69. 17,169skeeta form of clay-pigeon shooting in which targets are launched from traps and shot at with a shotgun.
70. 17,170slouchto sit, stand, or walk with a drooping, lazy posture.
71. 17,171sneerA scornful smile or remark that shows disrespect or mockery.
72. 17,172sorrowfulFeeling or expressing deep sadness or grief.
73. 17,173splatA wet, flat impact sound made when something soft hits a surface.
74. 17,174stabiliseto make or become steady and unlikely to change or collapse.
75. 17,175stopovera brief stop or stay at a place during a longer journey.
76. 17,176tidbitssmall and interesting pieces of information or food.
77. 17,177transductionThe process of converting one form of energy or signal into another, or the transfer of genetic material from one cell to another via a virus.
78. 17,178trinketa small ornament or piece of jewelry of little value.
79. 17,179tripleta set of three things or people born at the same time from the same mother.
80. 17,180troublemakera person who regularly causes problems or conflict.
81. 17,181trumpetera person who plays the trumpet.
82. 17,182tuftedhaving a tuft or tufts; decorated or equipped with a cluster of feathers, hair, or threads.
83. 17,183tumulta loud, confused noise or a state of noisy disorder and commotion.
84. 17,184uninitiatedlacking special knowledge or experience in a particular subject or activity.
85. 17,185uninspiredlacking creativity or excitement; dull and unoriginal.
86. 17,186unrestrainednot held back or controlled; free from any restriction.
87. 17,187unsanitarynot clean or hygienic; likely to cause disease or infection.
88. 17,188untowardunexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient; unfavorable.
89. 17,189uppermosthighest in position, rank, or importance; most prominent.
90. 17,190usurpto take a position of power illegally or by force.
91. 17,191vasectomyA surgical procedure in which the vas deferens is cut or blocked to make a man permanently unable to father children.
92. 17,192verdantGreen with grass or other rich vegetation.
93. 17,193vicarageThe official residence provided for a vicar or parish priest.
94. 17,194waistlineThe measurement around a person's body at the waist.
95. 17,195weathermanA person, especially a man, who forecasts and reports the weather.
96. 17,196whoppersomething unusually large, or a blatant lie.
97. 17,197woolenMade of wool; relating to cloth or yarn produced from sheep's fleece.
98. 17,198wristwatchA small watch worn on a strap or bracelet around the wrist.
99. 17,199aberrantdeparting from what is normal or expected; unusual or deviant
100. 17,200absintheA strong, anise-flavored alcoholic spirit made with wormwood and other herbs, traditionally bright green in color.