The 17,901–18,000 most common English words

1. 17,901malignancyA cancerous growth or the quality of being harmful and likely to cause death.
2. 17,902marginalizationthe process of treating a person or group as unimportant or on the edge of society.
3. 17,903marshyResembling or characteristic of a marsh; soft, wet, and boggy.
4. 17,904matriculationThe process of being formally enrolled or registered at a college or university.
5. 17,905mercifullyin a way that shows kindness or relief by reducing suffering or difficulty
6. 17,906mindsetsestablished sets of attitudes or beliefs that shape how a person thinks and behaves.
7. 17,907misrepresentTo give a false or misleading account of something.
8. 17,908mongrelAn animal, especially a dog, of mixed or unknown breed.
9. 17,909octagonalHaving eight sides and eight angles.
10. 17,910oldieSomething old, especially a song or film that is still popular or fondly remembered.
11. 17,911operableable to be used or operated; in working condition.
12. 17,912overhearto hear someone's conversation without them knowing or intending it
13. 17,913pacifismThe belief that war and violence are unjustifiable and that disputes should be settled peacefully.
14. 17,914paralyzeto cause someone or something to be unable to move or function.
15. 17,915postnatalrelating to the period immediately after childbirth.
16. 17,916preferentiallyin a way that gives advantage or priority to a particular person or thing over others.
17. 17,917prelateA high-ranking member of the clergy, such as a bishop or archbishop.
18. 17,918premonitionA feeling that something, especially something bad, will happen in the future.
19. 17,919proportionalitythe quality of being in proper balance or ratio between parts or elements.
20. 17,920proportionatelyin a way that corresponds in size or amount relative to something else
21. 17,921providentMaking careful provision for the future; showing foresight and thrift.
22. 17,922pubescentGoing through puberty; showing the first signs of sexual maturity.
23. 17,923quantifiableAble to be measured or expressed as a quantity.
24. 17,924reconsiderationthe act of thinking about a decision or opinion again, especially with the possibility of changing it.
25. 17,925recurto happen again, especially repeatedly
26. 17,926recursiona process in which a function or procedure calls itself as part of its own definition or execution.
27. 17,927religiositythe quality of being excessively or deeply religious; strong religious feeling or practice.
28. 17,928reportagethe reporting of news or the style in which news is reported.
29. 17,929roebuckAn adult male roe deer.
30. 17,930sadistA person who enjoys inflicting pain or humiliation on others.
31. 17,931schedulera person or program that arranges tasks or events in a planned order or timetable.
32. 17,932screamersomething or someone that causes screaming; an extremely exciting or frightening thing.
33. 17,933scrumptiousextremely tasty or delicious.
34. 17,934shakedowna period of testing or trial to discover faults and allow adjustment, or an act of extorting money by threats.
35. 17,935shamefullyin a way that causes or shows shame; disgracefully.
36. 17,936shimmyto shake or vibrate with small rapid movements, or to dance with such movements.
37. 17,937shoestringa very small or barely adequate amount of money; extremely limited funds.
38. 17,938sleazeimmoral, corrupt, or sordid behavior, often involving dishonesty or sexual misconduct.
39. 17,939staphylococcusa genus of spherical bacteria that can cause various infections in humans and animals.
40. 17,940statorThe stationary part of a rotary electric machine, around which the rotor turns.
41. 17,941stockmanA person who looks after livestock, especially cattle, on a farm or ranch.
42. 17,942stylisticallyin a way that relates to style, especially in writing, art, or music.
43. 17,943subjectivelyin a way based on personal feelings or opinions rather than facts.
44. 17,944sunbeama ray of sunlight.
45. 17,945swankyImpressively smart, luxurious, or fashionable.
46. 17,946synchrotronA type of cyclic particle accelerator that accelerates charged particles in a circular path using synchronized magnetic and electric fields.
47. 17,947thereaboutsnear that number, time, or place; approximately that amount
48. 17,948thermosan insulated container that keeps liquids hot or cold for a long time.
49. 17,949thrashera person who thrashes or moves about violently and energetically.
50. 17,950tinselthin strips of shiny metallic material used as decoration, especially on Christmas trees.
51. 17,951tortuousFull of twists, turns, or bends; not straightforward.
52. 17,952toughento make or become stronger, harder, or more resilient
53. 17,953trawlto search through a large amount of something carefully and thoroughly.
54. 17,954triumphalRelating to or celebrating a great victory or achievement.
55. 17,955typologyA system of classification that groups things according to shared characteristics or types.
56. 17,956uncooperativenot willing to help or work together with others.
57. 17,957undisciplinedLacking self-control or proper training; not following rules or order.
58. 17,958uninjuredNot hurt or harmed; free from injury.
59. 17,959unobstructednot blocked or hindered; clear and open.
60. 17,960unobtrusiveNot attracting attention; not noticeable or intrusive.
61. 17,961unwittingNot aware of or intending something; done without knowledge.
62. 17,962vignettea short, evocative description or scene that captures a particular moment or character.
63. 17,963vulgaritythe quality of being rude, offensive, or lacking good taste
64. 17,964wanderlusta strong inner desire to travel and explore the world.
65. 17,965watersidethe area or land beside a body of water such as a river, lake, or sea.
66. 17,966wattageThe amount of electrical power expressed in watts.
67. 17,967weightlessHaving no apparent weight, especially due to being in space or free fall.
68. 17,968wheelhouseAn area of skill or expertise that someone is particularly good at.
69. 17,969yuccaA plant native to arid regions of North America, having stiff sword-shaped leaves and white bell-shaped flowers.
70. 17,970abhorTo regard with extreme repugnance or hatred; to detest strongly.
71. 17,971accursedUnder a curse; regarded as deeply hateful or unlucky.
72. 17,972adaptora device that allows incompatible equipment or systems to be connected together.
73. 17,973aeonAn indefinitely long period of time; an age.
74. 17,974afterglowthe warm light remaining in the sky after the sun has set; also a feeling of pleasure following a good experience.
75. 17,975aghastStruck with horror or shock; filled with sudden fright or amazement.
76. 17,976agitateto stir up strong feelings or unrest in a person or group; to campaign vigorously for a cause.
77. 17,977amoebaA tiny single-celled organism that moves and feeds by changing its body shape.
78. 17,978antimattermatter composed of antiparticles, which annihilates ordinary matter upon contact.
79. 17,979apologeticsThe branch of theology concerned with defending or proving the truth of religious doctrines through reasoned argument.
80. 17,980appendto add something to the end of a document or piece of writing.
81. 17,981automakerA company that manufactures automobiles.
82. 17,982backpackera person who travels with a backpack, usually on a low budget.
83. 17,983bedriddenconfined to bed because of illness or injury and unable to get up.
84. 17,984birdingthe hobby or activity of observing and identifying wild birds in their natural habitat.
85. 17,985bronzera cosmetic product used to give the skin a tan or sun-bronzed appearance.
86. 17,986calderaA large depression formed by the collapse of a volcano after an eruption.
87. 17,987cataclysmA sudden, violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.
88. 17,988centrepiecethe most important or attractive feature of something; the main item placed at the centre of a display.
89. 17,989chaiseA long reclining chair or lounger, often used outdoors or in leisure settings.
90. 17,990chronographA timepiece or watch that can measure and record elapsed time with precision.
91. 17,991clairvoyanthaving the supposed ability to perceive things beyond normal sensory contact; psychic.
92. 17,992coldnessThe quality of being unfriendly or lacking warmth in manner or feeling.
93. 17,993coleslawA salad made from shredded raw cabbage and carrots, usually dressed with mayonnaise.
94. 17,994collardA type of leafy green vegetable related to cabbage and kale, commonly eaten in Southern US cuisine.
95. 17,995committalthe process of sending someone to prison, a mental institution, or committing a body to burial.
96. 17,996contemptuousShowing or feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration or worthless.
97. 17,997cosmetologyThe study and practice of beauty treatments, including hair, skin, and nail care.
98. 17,998counterintelligenceActivities designed to prevent enemy intelligence services from gathering information or conducting sabotage.
99. 17,999countertopA flat working surface on top of a cabinet or low furniture, especially in a kitchen or bathroom.
100. 18,000courtiera person who attends or serves at the court of a monarch.