The 17,701–17,800 most common English words

1. 17,701courtesanA woman who acts as a companion or mistress to wealthy or powerful men, often in a historical context.
2. 17,702curableAble to be healed or remedied.
3. 17,703curativeHaving the ability to cure disease or restore health.
4. 17,704cushyUndemanding and comfortable; requiring little effort.
5. 17,705cysteineA sulfur-containing amino acid found in many proteins, important for forming disulfide bonds.
6. 17,706darkroomA room from which all natural light is excluded, used for developing photographic film and prints.
7. 17,707defibrillatorA medical device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat.
8. 17,708desirabilitythe quality of being attractive, beneficial, or worth having
9. 17,709deuteriumA stable isotope of hydrogen whose nucleus contains one proton and one neutron, making it twice as heavy as ordinary hydrogen.
10. 17,710disconnectionthe state of being separated or cut off from something or someone.
11. 17,711downwindin the direction that the wind is blowing toward.
12. 17,712ducklinga young duck.
13. 17,713ectopicoccurring in an abnormal position or place in the body.
14. 17,714endoscopicrelating to the use of an endoscope, a thin tube with a camera inserted into the body to view internal organs.
15. 17,715engulfto sweep over and surround something completely.
16. 17,716enrolleespeople who have officially registered or signed up for a course, program, or service
17. 17,717essayistA person who writes essays, especially as a literary form.
18. 17,718excavateTo dig out and remove earth or soil in order to find buried objects or create a hole.
19. 17,719exchangersdevices or people that transfer something (such as heat or currency) between two systems or parties
20. 17,720fallbackAn alternative plan or resource to be used if the primary one fails.
21. 17,721fessto confess or admit to something, especially a wrongdoing (usually used with 'up').
22. 17,722fiba small, harmless lie
23. 17,723filenamethe name given to a computer file to identify it in a storage system.
24. 17,724firebirda mythical bird associated with fire, often depicted as a brilliantly colored and magical creature.
25. 17,725gaffean embarrassing blunder or social mistake made in public.
26. 17,726gargantuanEnormously large; gigantic.
27. 17,727gavela small mallet used by a judge or auctioneer to signal a decision or call for attention.
28. 17,728glitzAttractive but superficial showiness or glittering excitement.
29. 17,729godlikeresembling or having qualities attributed to a god; extraordinarily powerful or impressive.
30. 17,730gravestonea stone marker placed over a grave, typically inscribed with the name and dates of the deceased.
31. 17,731gridironA field marked with parallel lines used for American football; also a cooking grate with parallel metal bars.
32. 17,732haggisA traditional Scottish dish made from sheep's offal mixed with oatmeal, onions, and spices, cooked in a sheep's stomach.
33. 17,733headdressa covering or ornamental decoration worn on the head, often ceremonial.
34. 17,734hoarderA person who collects and stores large amounts of things, often unnecessarily.
35. 17,735hoarseHaving a rough, harsh, or croaky voice, often due to illness or overuse.
36. 17,736homebrewalcohol or software made at home rather than commercially produced.
37. 17,737hydrographicrelating to the measurement and description of bodies of water, such as seas, rivers, and lakes.
38. 17,738illegalitythe state or quality of being against the law; unlawfulness.
39. 17,739imperiousAssuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.
40. 17,740infanticidethe killing of an infant, especially by a parent or with parental consent.
41. 17,741inoculationThe introduction of a weakened or killed pathogen into the body to stimulate immunity against a disease.
42. 17,742inordinateFar more than is usual or expected; excessive.
43. 17,743insensitivitylack of awareness or concern for the feelings or needs of others
44. 17,744insincereNot genuinely meaning what one says or does; false or hypocritical.
45. 17,745instigatorA person who initiates or provokes an action or event, especially a harmful one.
46. 17,746insubordinationrefusal to obey authority or follow orders; defiant disobedience.
47. 17,747isotopicrelating to or involving isotopes, which are variants of a chemical element with different numbers of neutrons.
48. 17,748kebabspieces of meat and vegetables cooked on a skewer, often over a grill or open flame
49. 17,749kooka crazy or eccentric person; someone with very strange ideas or behavior.
50. 17,750ladleA large, long-handled spoon used for serving liquids such as soup or stew.
51. 17,751launchpada platform or base from which a rocket or new project is launched.
52. 17,752laundromatA self-service laundry facility where customers pay to use washing machines and dryers.
53. 17,753laxativea medicine or substance that helps stimulate bowel movements and relieve constipation.
54. 17,754leewardOn or toward the side sheltered from the wind.
55. 17,755lentilA small, lens-shaped edible seed of a legume plant, often used in soups and stews.
56. 17,756lustfulHaving or showing strong sexual desire; driven by intense craving or longing.
57. 17,757lustrousHaving a sheen or glow; shining brightly.
58. 17,758macroscopiclarge enough to be observed or examined by the naked eye, without the use of a microscope.
59. 17,759moshto push, shove, and dance aggressively in a crowd at a rock or punk concert.
60. 17,760newscastA broadcast of news on radio or television.
61. 17,761nonverbalrelating to communication that does not involve spoken or written words
62. 17,762orchestrateto plan, organize, or direct something carefully to achieve a desired result.
63. 17,763overprotectiveexcessively protective, especially of a child, in a way that limits their independence.
64. 17,764panacheA confident and stylish manner of doing something; flamboyant flair.
65. 17,765panelistA person who is a member of a panel, especially for a discussion, quiz, or interview.
66. 17,766participlea verb form that can function as an adjective or be used to form compound tenses.
67. 17,767patheticallyin a way that causes feelings of pity or sad disappointment; miserably.
68. 17,768pedanticExcessively concerned with minor details or rules, especially in academic matters.
69. 17,769perturbationa state of anxiety or mental unease; a small disturbance or deviation from a normal or expected state.
70. 17,770phagea virus that infects and replicates within bacteria, often used in medical and research contexts.
71. 17,771phallicRelating to or resembling the phallus; associated with male reproductive symbolism.
72. 17,772phonologyThe branch of linguistics that deals with the sound systems of languages.
73. 17,773pickingsthings available to be taken or gained, especially when considered in terms of how much profit or benefit can be obtained.
74. 17,774pocketbooka person's financial resources; also a small wallet or purse.
75. 17,775polymericrelating to or consisting of polymers, which are large molecules made of repeating chemical units.
76. 17,776prescientHaving knowledge of events before they happen; showing foresight.
77. 17,777procuratorAn agent or official appointed to manage the affairs or finances of another, especially in ancient Rome or a legal context.
78. 17,778prophesyTo predict or foretell future events, often claimed to be by divine inspiration.
79. 17,779puffinA small seabird with a brightly colored beak, known for nesting in cliff burrows.
80. 17,780purebredbred from parents of the same recognized breed without mixing with other breeds.
81. 17,781ratepayersPeople or organizations that pay local taxes or charges for public services.
82. 17,782redlineto mark text for deletion or revision, typically in red ink or highlighting during document review.
83. 17,783rednecksinformal term for working-class white people from rural areas, often associated with conservative attitudes (can be used proudly or as an insult).
84. 17,784reefera marijuana cigarette; also a type of thick jacket or refrigerated container.
85. 17,785refrigeranta substance used in cooling systems to absorb and transfer heat, enabling refrigeration or air conditioning.
86. 17,786remarryto marry again after a divorce or the death of a spouse.
87. 17,787resiliencyThe ability to recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks.
88. 17,788rockabillyA style of popular music combining rock and roll with country music, originating in the American South in the 1950s.
89. 17,789salivaryrelating to saliva or the glands that produce it.
90. 17,790sanitariumAn establishment for the treatment of people who are chronically ill or recovering their health, often in a quiet, natural setting.
91. 17,791sardineA small, oily saltwater fish, often sold canned and tightly packed.
92. 17,792sauerkrautfinely cut fermented cabbage, used as a condiment or side dish.
93. 17,793sedimentationThe process by which solid particles settle and accumulate at the bottom of a liquid.
94. 17,794shirkto avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility.
95. 17,795slipknotA knot that slips easily along the rope and can be loosened by pulling one end.
96. 17,796spellboundso fascinated or enchanted that one cannot move or look away.
97. 17,797spiela long or fast speech used to persuade or impress someone, often rehearsed.
98. 17,798splinta rigid strip of material used to support and immobilize an injured limb or bone.
99. 17,799spunkcourage, spirit, or determination in the face of difficulty.
100. 17,800stethoscopeA medical instrument used to listen to sounds within the body, such as the heart and lungs.