The 17,501–17,600 most common English words

1. 17,501throbto beat or pulse with a strong, steady rhythm, often felt as pain or excitement.
2. 17,502tracheathe tube in the throat that carries air from the larynx to the lungs; the windpipe.
3. 17,503transitoryLasting only for a short time; temporary.
4. 17,504transparentlyin an open and honest way that allows others to see clearly what is happening.
5. 17,505treasonousInvolving or guilty of the crime of betraying one's country.
6. 17,506tribalismstrong loyalty to one's own social group or tribe, often at the expense of broader unity.
7. 17,507unattachedNot connected to or involved with another person or thing; not in a romantic relationship.
8. 17,508underlieto be the cause or basis of something; to exist beneath something.
9. 17,509unmanageableimpossible or very difficult to control or deal with.
10. 17,510unmovednot affected emotionally; remaining calm or indifferent.
11. 17,511upshotthe final result or conclusion of a series of events or discussions.
12. 17,512upsurgea sudden or rapid increase in something
13. 17,513vivaciousAttractively lively and animated in character or behaviour.
14. 17,514voyeura person who gets pleasure from secretly watching others, especially in private situations.
15. 17,515warlikeinclined toward or ready for war; aggressive and hostile.
16. 17,516wispa small, thin streak or bundle of something, such as smoke, hair, or cloud.
17. 17,517woldAn open, rolling plain or upland area, typically without trees.
18. 17,518yearlingAn animal, especially a horse or sheep, that is one year old or in its second year.
19. 17,519ablyin a skillful or competent manner
20. 17,520abortivefailing to succeed; coming to nothing before completion.
21. 17,521aikidoa Japanese martial art that uses the attacker's own force against them, emphasizing throws and joint locks rather than strikes.
22. 17,522anagrama word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
23. 17,523apostateA person who has abandoned their religious faith, political party, or cause.
24. 17,524archwayAn opening or passage formed by an arch, often made of stone or brick.
25. 17,525artfullyin a clever, skilful, or cunning way
26. 17,526artistesProfessional entertainers or performers, especially those who are highly skilled in their art.
27. 17,527axonThe long, slender projection of a nerve cell that conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body.
28. 17,528baptismalrelating to the Christian rite of baptism.
29. 17,529beeswaxa natural wax produced by honeybees, used in candles, polishes, and cosmetics.
30. 17,530benthicRelating to or occurring at the bottom of a body of water.
31. 17,531bighta curve or recess in a coastline, river, or other geographical feature, forming a wide open bay.
32. 17,532bilgethe lowest internal part of a ship's hull where water collects; also informal for nonsense or rubbish.
33. 17,533biohazarda biological substance that poses a threat to the health of living organisms.
34. 17,534breaststrokeA swimming style in which both arms are pushed forward and then swept back while the legs perform a frog kick.
35. 17,535buttressa structure built against a wall to strengthen or support it; or, to support or reinforce something.
36. 17,536camberA slight convex curve given to a road, beam, or other surface so that it is higher in the middle than at the edges.
37. 17,537cartographythe science or practice of drawing and making maps.
38. 17,538cataclysmicInvolving or causing sudden, violent, large-scale destruction.
39. 17,539catharsisa release of strong emotions that brings relief or purification
40. 17,540cerebellumThe part of the brain at the back of the skull that coordinates movement and balance.
41. 17,541cohabitationthe state of living together as a couple without being married.
42. 17,542collapsibleAble to be folded or compressed into a smaller shape for storage or transport.
43. 17,543congaA Latin dance performed by people in a single-file line, each holding the hips of the person in front.
44. 17,544contractuallyin a way that is required or binding according to a contract.
45. 17,545contraventionthe action of violating a law, treaty, or other rule.
46. 17,546copiera machine that makes copies of documents by photocopying them.
47. 17,547corticosteroidsSteroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex, or synthetic versions used as anti-inflammatory drugs.
48. 17,548creameryA place where milk and cream are processed and dairy products such as butter and cheese are made or sold.
49. 17,549cytokineA small protein secreted by cells that regulates immune responses and cell signaling.
50. 17,550deposeTo remove someone from power or a high position, especially by force.
51. 17,551diceyUnpredictable and potentially dangerous; risky.
52. 17,552disinfectionthe process of cleaning something to destroy harmful bacteria and viruses.
53. 17,553disobedientUnwilling to obey rules or authority.
54. 17,554distantlyin a way that is not closely connected, or from a far-off place or time.
55. 17,555dizzyingcausing a sensation of spinning or overwhelming the senses; breathtakingly extreme.
56. 17,556downtroddenoppressed or treated badly by those with power.
57. 17,557drowsinessthe state of feeling sleepy or half-asleep
58. 17,558dumplinga small ball or lump of dough that is cooked by boiling, steaming, or frying, often filled with meat or vegetables.
59. 17,559dutifullyin a way that shows a strong sense of duty or responsibility; obediently and conscientiously.
60. 17,560dysplasiaAbnormal development or growth of cells, tissues, or organs.
61. 17,561ecologistA scientist who studies the relationships between living things and their environment.
62. 17,562effluentliquid waste or sewage discharged into a body of water or the environment.
63. 17,563egressA way out; the action of leaving a place.
64. 17,564eightsthe plural of eight; the number 8 appearing more than once, or things grouped in sets of eight.
65. 17,565encephalopathyA disease or disorder affecting the brain, often causing altered mental function.
66. 17,566endangermentthe act of putting someone or something at risk of harm or destruction.
67. 17,567enrolto officially register or sign up for a course, school, or organization
68. 17,568eventualitya possible event or outcome, especially one that is unpleasant or unexpected.
69. 17,569evermoreat all times in the future; always; forever.
70. 17,570excretionthe process by which the body removes waste substances produced by metabolism.
71. 17,571exegesisCritical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.
72. 17,572exhibitora person or company that displays goods or work at an exhibition or trade show.
73. 17,573extrajudicialDone outside or beyond the authority of a court of law; not sanctioned by legal proceedings.
74. 17,574extrapolateTo extend known data or facts into an unknown area in order to make predictions.
75. 17,575fingertipthe very end or tip of a finger.
76. 17,576flavorfulHaving a rich or pleasant taste; full of flavor.
77. 17,577galenaa bluish-gray mineral that is the chief ore of lead, consisting of lead sulfide.
78. 17,578gheeClarified butter made by simmering butter to remove water and milk solids, used widely in South Asian cooking.
79. 17,579gravitationThe natural force of attraction between objects with mass, especially the pull that draws things toward the Earth.
80. 17,580harmonizeto bring into agreement or accord; to sing or sound in harmony.
81. 17,581headwatersThe streams or sources that form the upper part of a river.
82. 17,582herbariumA systematically arranged collection of dried and preserved plant specimens.
83. 17,583honeysuckleA climbing shrub with tubular flowers that produce a sweet nectar and pleasant scent.
84. 17,584houseboata boat that is fitted out as a home and used as a permanent or semi-permanent dwelling.
85. 17,585hypothalamusA small region at the base of the brain that controls body temperature, hunger, thirst, and hormone release.
86. 17,586imperiumSupreme power or authority to command, especially as held by a military leader or sovereign.
87. 17,587indenturea formal contract binding one party to work for another for a set period of time.
88. 17,588inimitableSo unique or exceptional that it cannot be imitated or copied.
89. 17,589jealouslyin a way that shows envy or possessive protectiveness over something valued
90. 17,590joggerA person who jogs regularly, especially as a form of exercise.
91. 17,591jumpyEasily startled or nervous; anxious and on edge.
92. 17,592ladybuga small, round beetle that is usually red or orange with black spots.
93. 17,593layovera short stop or break during a journey, especially between flights.
94. 17,594loathReluctant or unwilling to do something.
95. 17,595longhorna breed of cattle with long horns, especially the Texas Longhorn.
96. 17,596loopyslightly crazy or silly, often due to tiredness or excitement.
97. 17,597manifestlyin a way that is clear and obvious to the eye or mind; evidently.
98. 17,598matchboxa small box used for holding matches.
99. 17,599metamorphicrelating to or caused by transformation, especially of rock through heat and pressure.
100. 17,600mongoosea small, agile mammal known for its ability to fight and kill venomous snakes.