The 17,301–17,400 most common English words

1. 17,301nonviolencethe practice of using peaceful methods rather than force to bring about political or social change.
2. 17,302oboeA woodwind instrument with a double reed, known for its distinctive, penetrating tone.
3. 17,303ogleTo stare at someone in an obvious or lecherous way.
4. 17,304oligarchA member of a small group of powerful people who control a country or industry, especially through wealth.
5. 17,305opulencegreat wealth and luxuriousness; an abundance of rich and expensive things.
6. 17,306oxidasean enzyme that catalyzes oxidation reactions, typically involving oxygen as the electron acceptor.
7. 17,307pancreatitisInflammation of the pancreas, often causing intense abdominal pain and digestive problems.
8. 17,308pandemoniuma state of wild chaos and noisy confusion.
9. 17,309peacemakera person who helps others resolve disputes and establish peace.
10. 17,310personableHaving a pleasant appearance and manner; friendly and likable.
11. 17,311personalizeto design or change something to meet the needs or preferences of a specific person.
12. 17,312phoneynot genuine; fake or fraudulent.
13. 17,313platypusa semi-aquatic egg-laying mammal native to Australia, with a duck-like bill and a beaver-like tail.
14. 17,314pollutanta substance that contaminates the environment, especially air, water, or soil.
15. 17,315polypropyleneA tough, flexible thermoplastic polymer used in packaging, textiles, and many everyday products.
16. 17,316pranksterA person who plays tricks or practical jokes on others.
17. 17,317profitablyIn a way that yields financial gain or benefit.
18. 17,318proliferateto increase rapidly in number or spread widely
19. 17,319propagandistA person who spreads propaganda, often biased or misleading information, to promote a particular cause or viewpoint.
20. 17,320publicallyIn a public manner; openly, so that anyone can see or know.
21. 17,321pyreA pile of wood on which a dead body is burned as part of a funeral ritual.
22. 17,322quibbleto argue or raise objections about trivial matters
23. 17,323readouta display or record of data produced by a measuring instrument or computer system.
24. 17,324recidivismThe tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend after punishment.
25. 17,325recollectto remember or recall something from the past
26. 17,326relieverspitchers who enter a baseball game to replace the starting pitcher.
27. 17,327repeatableable to be done or occurring again in the same way with consistent results.
28. 17,328requisitionan official written request or demand for something, especially supplies or resources
29. 17,329retraceto go back over the same route or course that one has already traveled.
30. 17,330rivetto hold someone's attention completely; to fascinate or engross.
31. 17,331roadhouseA tavern, restaurant, or club located on a road outside a town, typically serving travelers.
32. 17,332ruinousCausing great damage or destruction; disastrous.
33. 17,333saintlyHaving the qualities of a saint; extremely holy, kind, or virtuous.
34. 17,334scalabilityThe ability of a system to grow and handle increased demand without losing performance.
35. 17,335scuttleto sink a ship deliberately by making holes in the hull; also to scurry or run with short quick steps.
36. 17,336seltzerplain or flavored carbonated water.
37. 17,337skywardToward or in the direction of the sky; upward.
38. 17,338spinsteran older woman who has never married.
39. 17,339squalora state of being extremely dirty, poor, and miserable.
40. 17,340startleto cause someone to feel sudden shock or surprise.
41. 17,341staunchlyin a very loyal and committed way; firmly and steadfastly.
42. 17,342steadfastlyIn a way that is firm, determined, and unwavering.
43. 17,343stubbyShort and thick in shape.
44. 17,344subterfugeA deceptive strategy or trick used to achieve a goal or avoid a difficult situation.
45. 17,345superchargera device that forces extra air into an engine to increase its power output.
46. 17,346surfactantssubstances that lower the surface tension between liquids, or between a liquid and a solid, helping them mix.
47. 17,347surreptitiouslyin a way that is secretive and intended to avoid notice; stealthily.
48. 17,348tableclothA cloth used to cover a table, especially during meals.
49. 17,349tacitlyin a way that is understood or implied without being directly stated
50. 17,350tailingsthe waste material left over after ore has been processed to extract valuable minerals.
51. 17,351tappera person or device that taps something, such as a tree for sap or a telephone line.
52. 17,352tardyLate; not arriving or happening on time.
53. 17,353tasselA bunch of loose threads or cords tied together at one end, used as a decorative hanging ornament.
54. 17,354thicketa dense group of bushes, shrubs, or small trees growing closely together.
55. 17,355threefoldThree times as great or as many; by a factor of three.
56. 17,356thrustera device or engine that produces thrust to propel or steer a vehicle, especially a spacecraft or ship.
57. 17,357transcribeto put spoken words or music into written or printed form
58. 17,358trapezeA short horizontal bar hung by two ropes, used by acrobats for swinging and performing tricks.
59. 17,359triangulationa method of determining a location or relationship by measuring angles or distances from multiple fixed reference points.
60. 17,360twirlto spin or rotate quickly, especially in a light or playful way.
61. 17,361unconsciousnessA state of being unaware and unresponsive, as if in a deep sleep, often caused by injury or illness.
62. 17,362unconvincingfailing to persuade or seem believable; not convincing.
63. 17,363uncookedNot cooked; still in a raw state.
64. 17,364undauntedNot discouraged or frightened by difficulty or danger; bold and resolute.
65. 17,365undeservedNot merited or warranted; given without good reason.
66. 17,366unearthto dig up or discover something hidden or buried.
67. 17,367unsurprisingnot causing surprise; expected or predictable.
68. 17,368velvetySmooth, soft, and rich in texture or appearance, resembling velvet.
69. 17,369vimLively energy and enthusiasm; vitality.
70. 17,370wildflowera flower that grows naturally in the wild, without being planted or cultivated by people.
71. 17,371winemakerA person who makes wine, especially as a profession.
72. 17,372wiretapa secret connection to a telephone line to listen to conversations.
73. 17,373woefulvery sad, pitiful, or deplorably bad in quality.
74. 17,374yardsticka standard used for judging or comparing something
75. 17,375abateto become less intense or widespread; to diminish.
76. 17,376adenosinea naturally occurring nucleoside compound found in all living cells, involved in energy transfer and signal transduction.
77. 17,377adjusterA person who investigates and settles insurance claims.
78. 17,378aftertasteA taste that remains in the mouth after eating or drinking something.
79. 17,379ambiancethe characteristic atmosphere or mood of a particular place.
80. 17,380analgesicA substance that reduces or eliminates pain without causing loss of consciousness.
81. 17,381authenticallyin a way that is genuine, true, and not fake or imitated.
82. 17,382automatona moving mechanical device made to imitate a human being; a person who acts in a monotonous, routine manner without independent thought.
83. 17,383baptizeTo perform the Christian rite of baptism on someone, typically by immersing them in or sprinkling them with water as a sign of purification and admission to the Church.
84. 17,384bathrobeA loose robe worn before or after bathing or while relaxing at home.
85. 17,385boloa type of necktie made of a cord with a decorative metal clasp, associated with Western American style.
86. 17,386bookiea person who accepts and pays out bets on races or other events.
87. 17,387bothersomecausing annoyance or difficulty; troublesome.
88. 17,388carnivoreAn animal (or person) that feeds mainly on the flesh of other animals.
89. 17,389casementA window frame that is hinged at the side and opens outward or inward like a door.
90. 17,390catnipa herb of the mint family that causes cats to behave excitedly; something irresistible to a particular group.
91. 17,391causativerelating to or acting as a cause of something
92. 17,392cesspoola disgusting or corrupt place or situation; originally a covered pit for collecting sewage.
93. 17,393chalkyHaving a white, dry, or powdery appearance or texture, resembling chalk.
94. 17,394congestiverelating to or involving the abnormal accumulation of fluid in body tissues or organs.
95. 17,395cupolaA small dome forming a roof or ceiling, or a rounded structure on top of a building.
96. 17,396dabbleto take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
97. 17,397debunkto expose the falseness of a belief, idea, or claim.
98. 17,398decryptTo convert coded or encrypted data back into its original readable form.
99. 17,399despondentIn low spirits from loss of hope; very discouraged.
100. 17,400despotA ruler who holds absolute power and uses it in a cruel or oppressive way.