The 18,301–18,400 most common English words
- 18,301unbecomingnot appropriate or suitable; not fitting for a person's character or status.
- 18,302universalista person who believes that certain truths, values, or principles apply universally to all people or situations.
- 18,303unmistakablyin a way that cannot be confused with anything else; clearly and obviously
- 18,304unrealizednot yet achieved or made real; remaining as an unfulfilled possibility.
- 18,305unworkablenot able to function or be carried out in practice; impractical.
- 18,306uppercutAn upward punch aimed at the opponent's chin or jaw in boxing.
- 18,307uprootto pull something out of the ground completely; to force someone to leave their home or familiar place.
- 18,308valiantlyIn a brave and determined manner; with great courage.
- 18,309virologythe branch of science that studies viruses and the diseases they cause.
- 18,310wastagethe amount of something lost or wasted through use, decay, or poor management.
- 18,311waterlinethe level on a ship's hull where the water surface meets when the vessel is afloat.
- 18,312wearinessThe state of feeling very tired or lacking energy.
- 18,313wheelbaseThe distance between the front and rear axles of a vehicle.
- 18,314wholenessthe state of being complete, unified, or undivided.
- 18,315wrestto forcibly pull or take something away from someone's grasp or power.
- 18,316zillionAn extremely large, indefinite number (informal/hyperbolic).
- 18,317zonaa zone or band, especially a distinct region or layer in anatomy or biology.
- 18,318acceptabilitythe quality of being satisfactory or allowable to most people.
- 18,319alcovea small recessed section of a room or wall, set back from the main space.
- 18,320anesthesiologistA medical doctor who specializes in administering anesthesia and managing pain during surgery.
- 18,321arcanasecrets or mysteries known only to a few; esoteric knowledge.
- 18,322architecturallyin a way that relates to the design and structure of buildings.
- 18,323aspirantA person who aspires to or seeks after something, such as a position or achievement.
- 18,324assertivenessthe quality of being confidently self-assured and direct in expressing one's needs or opinions.
- 18,325astridewith one leg on each side of something
- 18,326astrophysicistA scientist who studies the physical properties and phenomena of stars, galaxies, and the universe.
- 18,327autocracyA system of government in which one person holds unlimited power.
- 18,328autosomalrelating to an autosome, which is any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome.
- 18,329bassetA short-legged breed of hound dog with long ears, known for its keen sense of smell and use in hunting.
- 18,330bestialitysexual activity between a person and an animal; also, savage or brutish behavior.
- 18,331biracialOf or relating to a person whose parents are of two different racial backgrounds.
- 18,332bodiceThe fitted upper part of a woman's dress, covering the torso.
- 18,333bozoa stupid or incompetent person; a foolish clown-like individual.
- 18,334brainyVery intelligent or clever.
- 18,335broachto raise or introduce a topic for discussion.
- 18,336butaneA flammable hydrocarbon gas used as fuel in lighters and portable stoves.
- 18,337calciteA common mineral made of calcium carbonate, found in limestone, marble, and chalk.
- 18,338cantonssubdivisions of a country, especially the semi-autonomous regions of Switzerland
- 18,339centralitythe quality or state of being at the center or most important part of something
- 18,340chamomileA daisy-like herb whose dried flowers are used to make a calming herbal tea.
- 18,341childbearingThe process of carrying and giving birth to children.
- 18,342clamora loud and confused noise, or a strong public demand.
- 18,343classlessHaving no social classes or distinctions based on class.
- 18,344clinkA sharp, light ringing sound made by the collision of glass or metal objects.
- 18,345cognaterelated in origin; descended from the same ancestral language form.
- 18,346contaminantA substance that makes something impure or unsafe by being present in it.
- 18,347contritionA feeling of sincere remorse or guilt for having done wrong.
- 18,348correlatingestablishing a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.
- 18,349counterclockwiseIn the direction opposite to the way clock hands move.
- 18,350crevicea narrow crack or opening in a hard surface such as rock or a wall.
- 18,351crewmana member of a ship's, aircraft's, or spacecraft's crew
- 18,352crockeryPlates, bowls, cups, and other ceramic dishes used for eating and serving food.
- 18,353daisA raised platform for a speaker, throne, or seat of honor.
- 18,354defectorA person who abandons their country, group, or cause to join an opposing one.
- 18,355degeneracya state of decline from what is considered normal, proper, or desirable, especially in moral or physical terms.
- 18,356devastateto cause great damage or destruction; to overwhelm with shock or grief.
- 18,357disloyaltyThe quality of not being faithful or loyal to someone or something.
- 18,358dollopa shapeless lump or blob of a soft or liquid substance.
- 18,359donglea small hardware device that connects to a computer to enable software authentication or add functionality.
- 18,360draperycloth or curtains hung in loose folds as decoration or covering.
- 18,361dreadlocksa hairstyle in which the hair is twisted or matted into long rope-like strands.
- 18,362dreadnoughtA type of heavily armored battleship with large-caliber guns, dominant in the early 20th century.
- 18,363dregsthe last remnants or worst part of something; sediment that settles at the bottom of a liquid.
- 18,364escapadesdaring or reckless adventures or pranks, often involving mischief.
- 18,365escarpmentA long, steep slope or cliff separating two relatively level areas of land.
- 18,366extrinsicComing from outside; not part of the essential nature of something.
- 18,367farthingA former British bronze coin worth one quarter of an old penny; used to mean a very small amount of money.
- 18,368finalitythe quality of being final or conclusive; a state in which something is complete and cannot be changed.
- 18,369foldableCapable of being folded; designed to fold flat for storage or transport.
- 18,370forestallto prevent something from happening by taking action in advance.
- 18,371gatehousea house or structure built at or over a gate, typically at the entrance to a large property.
- 18,372gentlemanlyHaving or showing the polite, considerate, and honorable qualities expected of a gentleman.
- 18,373gloatTo feel or express great self-satisfaction, especially at someone else's misfortune.
- 18,374glycerinA colorless, odorless, sweet-tasting liquid used in cosmetics, medicine, and food as a moisturizer and solvent.
- 18,375goldeneyea diving duck with bright yellow eyes, found in northern regions.
- 18,376goldilocksdescribing conditions that are not too extreme in either direction, but exactly right.
- 18,377goldminea source of something very valuable or profitable, often information or opportunity.
- 18,378gorgonA terrifying creature from Greek mythology whose look turns onlookers to stone; by extension, a frightening or repulsive woman.
- 18,379grayishsomewhat gray in color; having a slight gray tint.
- 18,380groupiesFans, especially young ones, who follow a celebrity or music group everywhere and seek close contact with them.
- 18,381gymnasticrelating to gymnastics or requiring agility and physical skill.
- 18,382handcuffa metal restraint device locked around a person's wrist, usually used in pairs to restrict movement.
- 18,383harpsichordA keyboard instrument that produces sound by plucking strings with quills, commonly used in Baroque music.
- 18,384hashisha drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant, typically smoked or eaten for its intoxicating effect.
- 18,385hematologyThe branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of blood and blood-forming organs.
- 18,386heroicallyin a way that shows great courage and bravery.
- 18,387histogramA bar chart that shows the frequency of data within successive intervals.
- 18,388hokeyOverly sentimental or contrived in a way that seems fake or silly.
- 18,389hydrochloridea compound formed by combining a substance with hydrochloric acid, often used to make drugs more stable and water-soluble.
- 18,390impoliteNot having or showing good manners; rude.
- 18,391insomniaca person who regularly suffers from inability to sleep.
- 18,392interlockto connect or engage with each other so that the parts cannot move independently.
- 18,393irrelevanceThe state of not being connected to or important for the matter being considered.
- 18,394leatheryHaving a tough, hard texture similar to leather.
- 18,395libertarianismA political philosophy that prioritizes individual liberty, minimal government intervention, and personal responsibility.
- 18,396lisleA fine, tightly twisted cotton thread used especially for hosiery and gloves.
- 18,397loamA rich, fertile soil composed of a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay.
- 18,398mammyAn informal or dialect word for mother, or a term historically used in the American South for a Black woman employed as a nurse or caregiver for white children.
- 18,399masqueA form of festive courtly entertainment involving music, dancing, and elaborate costumes, popular in 16th and 17th century Europe.
- 18,400masseuseA woman who professionally gives massages.