The 17,201–17,300 most common English words

1. 17,201acetaminophenA common over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer (known as paracetamol outside North America).
2. 17,202adamantlyin a firm and unwavering manner; refusing to be persuaded.
3. 17,203adderA venomous snake, especially the common European viper.
4. 17,204administrativelyin a way that relates to the management or organization of an institution or system.
5. 17,205agelessNot appearing to age; timeless and enduring.
6. 17,206agonistssubstances or muscles that trigger or promote a physiological response by binding to a receptor or working in opposition to an antagonist.
7. 17,207airframeThe structural body of an aircraft, excluding the engine and other systems.
8. 17,208algalrelating to or caused by algae.
9. 17,209allayto reduce or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry); to relieve.
10. 17,210anachronisticOut of place in time; belonging to a different era.
11. 17,211anatomicallyin a way that relates to the structure of the body or other organisms.
12. 17,212annoyinglyin a way that causes irritation or mild anger
13. 17,213answerablerequired to explain or justify one's actions; responsible to an authority.
14. 17,214aproposvery appropriate or relevant to a particular situation.
15. 17,215assemblera low-level programming language that corresponds closely to machine code instructions.
16. 17,216asymptoticRelating to a value or line that a function approaches but never quite reaches.
17. 17,217ballgamea situation or set of circumstances, especially one that is entirely new or changed (often used figuratively).
18. 17,218bedlama scene of noisy confusion and chaos.
19. 17,219belugaa large white whale found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters, or a type of large sturgeon prized for its caviar.
20. 17,220bibliographicrelating to the study or description of books and their authorship, editions, and publication details.
21. 17,221bloodlessachieved without violence or killing; lacking blood or vitality.
22. 17,222borealrelating to or characteristic of the northern regions, especially the cool temperate zone just south of the Arctic.
23. 17,223brackishSlightly salty, as water that is a mix of fresh and salt water.
24. 17,224breama freshwater fish with a deep, flat body, common in European rivers and lakes.
25. 17,225burlapA coarse, plain-woven fabric made from jute or hemp, often used for sacks and crafts.
26. 17,226capitaliseto take advantage of a situation or opportunity for profit or benefit.
27. 17,227capstonethe crowning achievement or final effort that completes something, such as a course of study or a career.
28. 17,228catalysisThe acceleration of a chemical reaction by a substance that is not consumed in the process.
29. 17,229centralizationthe process of bringing control of activities under one central authority.
30. 17,230changeovera transition or conversion from one system, method, or situation to another.
31. 17,231cisterna tank or reservoir for storing water, especially one supplied by rainwater.
32. 17,232clevernessthe quality of being quick-witted and skilled at finding smart solutions
33. 17,233coagulationThe process by which a liquid, especially blood, changes to a solid or semi-solid state by forming clots.
34. 17,234codera person who writes computer code; a programmer.
35. 17,235coldlyIn an unfriendly or emotionally distant manner.
36. 17,236colloquiallyin an informal or conversational way, as used in everyday speech
37. 17,237congruentidentical in form; in agreement or harmony.
38. 17,238contributoryplaying a part in bringing about a result; helping to cause something.
39. 17,239counterintuitivecontrary to what one would naturally expect or believe.
40. 17,240crucifyto criticize or punish someone severely and publicly.
41. 17,241cuticleThe thin layer of skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail.
42. 17,242datelinea line at the beginning of a news article stating the date and place of writing.
43. 17,243dauntlessShowing fearlessness and determination; not discouraged by difficulty or danger.
44. 17,244despatcha message or report sent quickly, especially on official or business matters; also means to send off promptly.
45. 17,245dialecticA method of reasoning that arrives at truth through the discussion and resolution of contradictions.
46. 17,246dietitiana person professionally trained in nutrition and diet planning.
47. 17,247disorientationa state of confusion about one's position, direction, or situation
48. 17,248diurnalActive during the daytime; relating to or occurring every day.
49. 17,249divisibleCapable of being divided by a number without leaving a remainder.
50. 17,250duraThe tough outermost membrane that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord.
51. 17,251electricsthe electrical systems or wiring in a vehicle or building.
52. 17,252embellishmenta decoration or detail added to make something more attractive or interesting.
53. 17,253environmentalisma social and political movement that seeks to protect the natural environment from pollution and destruction.
54. 17,254equalizationthe process of making things equal or uniform.
55. 17,255etchingsprints made by engraving a design onto a metal plate using acid, then transferring the image to paper.
56. 17,256fabulouslyin an impressively wonderful or extraordinary manner
57. 17,257faithlessNot loyal or trustworthy; breaking one's promises or duties.
58. 17,258falsettoA vocal register above the normal range, producing a high, thin sound, used especially by male singers.
59. 17,259firecrackera small explosive device that makes a loud bang and bright sparks, used for celebrations.
60. 17,260flankera player positioned on the outer edge of a formation, especially in rugby or American football.
61. 17,261flatheada type of screwdriver (or screw) with a single straight slot across the head; also a type of flat-bodied fish.
62. 17,262fuchsiaA vivid purplish-red or magenta color (also a flowering shrub of the same name).
63. 17,263glitteryhaving a shiny, sparkling appearance with many small flashes of light.
64. 17,264globularroughly spherical or globe-shaped in form.
65. 17,265goddamused as an intensifier expressing anger, frustration, or strong emphasis (vulgar).
66. 17,266haulageThe commercial transport of goods, especially by road or rail.
67. 17,267headlanda narrow piece of high land that juts out into the sea.
68. 17,268headstrongDetermined to do what one wants, ignoring others' advice; stubbornly self-willed.
69. 17,269hooliganA violent or rowdy person who causes trouble in public.
70. 17,270humongousExtremely large; enormous.
71. 17,271hunchbacka person whose back is abnormally curved or hunched forward.
72. 17,272hydroxylA chemical group consisting of one oxygen atom bonded to one hydrogen atom (OH), commonly found in alcohols and acids.
73. 17,273hypoa hypodermic needle or syringe used for injections.
74. 17,274impuritya substance that makes something less pure or clean; a contaminant.
75. 17,275inactivatedMade inactive; treated so as to be no longer capable of functioning or causing harm.
76. 17,276inalienable(of a right or privilege) unable to be taken away or transferred to another.
77. 17,277incongruousnot in harmony with the surroundings; out of place.
78. 17,278innkeeperA person who owns or manages an inn.
79. 17,279insufficiencythe state of not having enough of something; a lack or shortage.
80. 17,280interdependencea situation in which two or more people, groups, or things depend on each other.
81. 17,281intracranialsituated or occurring within the skull or cranium.
82. 17,282irreducibleimpossible to make simpler or smaller; unable to be reduced or broken down further.
83. 17,283jiggleto move something quickly up and down or from side to side with small, rapid motions.
84. 17,284ketonesorganic compounds produced when the body breaks down fat for energy, especially when carbohydrates are scarce.
85. 17,285kitschart, objects, or design considered to be in poor taste but often appreciated in an ironic or nostalgic way.
86. 17,286lazilyin a slow, relaxed, and effortless way; without much energy or effort.
87. 17,287leprechauna small mischievous fairy from Irish folklore, typically depicted as an old man who has hidden a pot of gold.
88. 17,288lethargyA state of tiredness, sluggishness, or lack of energy and enthusiasm.
89. 17,289lifebloodthe most essential element or source of strength for something.
90. 17,290linguisticallyin a way that relates to language or linguistics.
91. 17,291littoralRelating to or situated on the shore of a sea, lake, or river.
92. 17,292madhousea place of noisy confusion and disorder; historically, a mental hospital.
93. 17,293maelstromA powerful whirlpool or a situation of confused, turbulent activity.
94. 17,294meanderTo follow a winding and indirect course; to wander slowly without a fixed direction.
95. 17,295mimosaA cocktail made with champagne and orange juice, or a tropical tree with feathery leaves and yellow flowers.
96. 17,296mintyHaving a fresh, cool flavour or smell like mint.
97. 17,297moldycovered with mold; having fungal growth due to dampness or age.
98. 17,298monoraila railway system in which trains run on a single rail, either above or below it.
99. 17,299moraineA mass of rocks, gravel, and debris carried and deposited by a glacier.
100. 17,300morphinggradually changing shape or form into something different.