The 18,201–18,300 most common English words

1. 18,201gaslightTo manipulate someone into questioning their own memory, perception, or sanity.
2. 18,202gastroenterologyThe branch of medicine concerned with the structure, functions, and diseases of the stomach and intestines.
3. 18,203generalistA person who has knowledge or skills in many different areas rather than specializing in one.
4. 18,204germinateto begin to grow or sprout, as a seed does.
5. 18,205gladesopen spaces within or at the edge of a forest, often grassy and filled with light.
6. 18,206glebeA piece of land belonging to a parish church or ecclesiastical benefice.
7. 18,207grampsan informal, affectionate word for grandfather.
8. 18,208gremlinAn imaginary mischievous creature blamed for unexplained mechanical or technical problems.
9. 18,209grudginglyIn a reluctant or resentful manner; done without willingness.
10. 18,210headroomthe space or clearance between the top of something and the surface above it.
11. 18,211heparina naturally occurring anticoagulant substance used medically to prevent blood clotting.
12. 18,212homilyA short sermon or moral lecture, especially one given during a religious service.
13. 18,213ideationthe process of forming and developing new ideas or concepts.
14. 18,214impeccablyin a way that is perfect and without any faults or mistakes
15. 18,215impulsivelyacting suddenly on a feeling or urge without careful thought.
16. 18,216inedibleNot fit or safe to eat; unsuitable for consumption.
17. 18,217infinitesimalExtremely small; too tiny to be measured or noticed.
18. 18,218isolationista person who believes their country should avoid involvement in the affairs of other nations.
19. 18,219jailhousea building used as a jail; a prison or detention facility.
20. 18,220jubilantFeeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
21. 18,221karatA unit measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
22. 18,222keepsakeA small item kept in memory of the person who gave it or the occasion it came from.
23. 18,223krilltiny shrimp-like crustaceans that form a major part of the ocean food chain.
24. 18,224lacerationA deep, jagged cut or tear in the skin or flesh.
25. 18,225liposuctionA cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat from specific areas of the body using suction.
26. 18,226livento make something more lively or exciting
27. 18,227lyricisman expressive, poetic, or musical quality in writing or speech that conveys deep emotion.
28. 18,228mahjongA tile-based game of Chinese origin, usually played by four players who draw and discard tiles to complete winning combinations.
29. 18,229mammaryrelating to the breast or milk-producing glands.
30. 18,230menopausalrelating to or characteristic of menopause, the time when menstruation permanently stops.
31. 18,231microbea microorganism, especially one that causes disease.
32. 18,232midlinean imaginary or real line that divides something into two equal halves down the center
33. 18,233millstonea heavy burden that makes progress or success very difficult; also literally a large flat stone used to grind grain.
34. 18,234mimicryThe action of imitating someone or something, especially to blend in or deceive.
35. 18,235mitreA type of joint or angle cut made at 45 degrees, often used in woodworking and picture framing; also the tall ceremonial headdress worn by bishops.
36. 18,236moonlitlit or illuminated by the light of the moon.
37. 18,237morphschanges shape or form gradually into something different.
38. 18,238moteA tiny particle, especially of dust.
39. 18,239multiracialconsisting of or relating to people of many different racial origins.
40. 18,240mutateto change or cause to change in form, nature, or structure, often at the genetic level.
41. 18,241myeloidRelating to or derived from bone marrow, or resembling the spinal cord.
42. 18,242oeuvresThe complete body of work produced by an artist, writer, or composer throughout their career.
43. 18,243offhandDone or said without preparation or thought; casual and informal.
44. 18,244okraa green vegetable with long, ridged pods, often used to thicken soups and stews.
45. 18,245omeletA dish made by beating eggs and cooking them in a pan, often folded around a filling.
46. 18,246optometryThe practice of examining eyes and prescribing corrective lenses or treatments.
47. 18,247paellaA Spanish rice dish cooked in a wide shallow pan, typically made with seafood, chicken, or vegetables and seasoned with saffron.
48. 18,248pagerA small wireless device that receives and displays short messages or alerts, used to contact someone.
49. 18,249panickyfeeling or showing sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety.
50. 18,250parasolA light umbrella used to give shade from the sun.
51. 18,251parenthesisA word, phrase, or clause inserted into a sentence as an explanation or afterthought, usually marked off by curved brackets ( ).
52. 18,252parserA program or component that analyzes input text according to grammatical rules and converts it into a structured format.
53. 18,253pensiveEngaged in deep or serious thought, often with a hint of sadness.
54. 18,254permeateto spread through or penetrate every part of something
55. 18,255petticoatAn undergarment worn beneath a skirt or dress, typically a light decorative slip.
56. 18,256photosyntheticrelating to or involving the process by which plants use sunlight to produce food from carbon dioxide and water.
57. 18,257piniona small gear that meshes with a larger gear or rack to transmit motion.
58. 18,258plenipotentiaryA person, especially a diplomat, given full authority to represent their government.
59. 18,259ponsa part of the brainstem that connects different regions of the brain and helps regulate breathing and sleep.
60. 18,260popperssmall devices that make a loud popping sound and release confetti or streamers when pulled or squeezed, often used at celebrations.
61. 18,261preconditionsomething that must exist or happen before something else can occur
62. 18,262premiershipspositions or terms of office held as prime minister or leading champion.
63. 18,263prospectora person who searches an area for valuable minerals such as gold or oil.
64. 18,264quantitativelyin a way that relates to or involves the measurement of quantity or amount.
65. 18,265ramblera climbing or trailing plant, especially a type of rose, that grows in a sprawling or wandering way.
66. 18,266rattanA climbing palm whose tough, flexible stems are used to make furniture and basketwork.
67. 18,267reactivateto make something active or operational again after a period of inactivity.
68. 18,268rebootingrestarting a device or system so it can begin operating fresh.
69. 18,269regressto return to a worse or less developed state.
70. 18,270repositioningthe act of changing the position, image, or strategy of something to better suit new goals or audiences.
71. 18,271reshapedchanged the form, structure, or nature of something significantly
72. 18,272resurfaceto appear or come to the surface again after being hidden or absent for a time.
73. 18,273retinueA group of assistants or attendants accompanying an important person.
74. 18,274rumbaA lively Cuban dance with a strong rhythmic beat, or the music for such a dance.
75. 18,275satiristA person who uses satire to expose and criticize foolishness or wrongdoing.
76. 18,276screenplayswritten scripts that describe the story, dialogue, and action for a movie or television show
77. 18,277sharpshooterA person skilled at shooting with great accuracy.
78. 18,278shinera black eye caused by a blow to the face.
79. 18,279skiffa small, flat-bottomed boat used for rowing or sailing.
80. 18,280skittisheasily frightened or nervous; not calm or steady.
81. 18,281sleutha person who investigates crimes or mysteries; a detective.
82. 18,282sluiceA sliding gate or channel used to control the flow of water.
83. 18,283smokelessproducing little or no smoke when burned.
84. 18,284soliditythe quality of being firm, stable, and strongly built.
85. 18,285speciationthe evolutionary process by which new distinct species arise from existing ones.
86. 18,286squeamishEasily made to feel sick or disgusted, especially by unpleasant sights.
87. 18,287stockadea defensive barrier or enclosure made of upright wooden stakes or posts.
88. 18,288stoicismThe practice of enduring pain or difficulty without complaining or showing emotion.
89. 18,289strontiuma soft, silvery-yellow metallic element (atomic number 38) that reacts readily with water and air, used in fireworks and formerly in color TV tubes.
90. 18,290suppositionan idea or belief that is assumed to be true without proof; a guess or hypothesis.
91. 18,291tantraA set of esoteric Hindu or Buddhist texts and practices focused on harnessing sacred energy for spiritual liberation.
92. 18,292tarsusThe group of small bones forming the ankle and proximal part of the foot.
93. 18,293thermoplasticA type of plastic that becomes soft and moldable when heated and hardens when cooled, and this process can be repeated.
94. 18,294thicklyin a thick manner; with a lot of depth or density
95. 18,295tipperA person who gives a tip or gratuity, especially one who tips generously or poorly.
96. 18,296trailheadthe point where a trail begins, typically marked with a sign or map.
97. 18,297transvestiteA person who wears clothing typically associated with the opposite gender.
98. 18,298tusslea vigorous struggle or scuffle, especially one that is not too serious
99. 18,299typistA person who types, especially one employed to type documents.
100. 18,300unaidedwithout help or assistance from anyone or anything.