The 18,401–18,500 most common English words

1. 18,401metronomeA device that marks exact time by making a regular ticking sound, used by musicians to maintain correct tempo.
2. 18,402militaristicFavoring or glorifying military power and values over peaceful solutions.
3. 18,403minnowa very small freshwater fish.
4. 18,404mirthamusement or laughter; a feeling of great joy and cheerfulness.
5. 18,405mitosisThe process of cell division in which a cell's nucleus divides to form two nuclei with the same number of chromosomes as the original.
6. 18,406mnemonicA pattern, phrase, or trick used to help remember something.
7. 18,407moonstoneA gemstone with a pearly, translucent appearance and a soft shimmering glow, often used in jewelry.
8. 18,408morelAn edible wild mushroom with a distinctive honeycomb-patterned cap, prized in cooking.
9. 18,409nimbusA luminous cloud or halo surrounding a supernatural being or holy person; also a type of rain cloud.
10. 18,410oompha quality of energy, excitement, or forceful impact that makes something more effective or appealing.
11. 18,411overvaluedEstimated or valued at too high a price or worth more than it actually is.
12. 18,412overworkto work too hard or too much, causing harm or exhaustion.
13. 18,413paintbrusha brush used for applying paint to a surface.
14. 18,414plausiblyin a way that seems reasonable or probable; believably
15. 18,415plebsordinary people, especially those considered to be of low social status.
16. 18,416pluckyHaving or showing determined courage in the face of difficulty.
17. 18,417prepositionA word placed before a noun or pronoun to show its relationship to another word in the sentence.
18. 18,418prohibitivelyTo a degree that prevents action or use, especially due to excessive cost or difficulty.
19. 18,419proximateclosest or most immediately responsible; nearest in time, space, or causation.
20. 18,420pullera person or device that pulls something
21. 18,421queasyfeeling nauseous or uncomfortably unsettled in the stomach.
22. 18,422quicheA savory open pastry tart filled with a mixture of eggs, cream, and other ingredients such as cheese or vegetables.
23. 18,423rainstorma heavy fall of rain, often accompanied by strong winds.
24. 18,424rapprochementthe re-establishment of friendly relations between two parties after a period of tension or hostility.
25. 18,425reappearanceThe act of appearing again after being absent or hidden.
26. 18,426recompenseSomething given as payment or reward in return for loss, suffering, or effort.
27. 18,427refutationproof that something is wrong or false; a decisive countering of an argument or claim.
28. 18,428remissLacking care or attention to duty; negligent.
29. 18,429remittanceA sum of money sent to someone, especially to a person in another place or country.
30. 18,430resuscitateto revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death.
31. 18,431reticentUnwilling to speak freely; reserved or quiet.
32. 18,432reverieA state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.
33. 18,433revisionismthe practice of revising or reinterpreting accepted historical, political, or ideological beliefs, often to suit a particular agenda.
34. 18,434rheumatisma disease causing pain and stiffness in the joints, muscles, or connective tissues.
35. 18,435rubleThe basic monetary unit of Russia.
36. 18,436selflessnessThe quality of caring more about others than about yourself.
37. 18,437silkenSoft, smooth, and lustrous like silk.
38. 18,438slippagethe amount by which something falls behind or shifts from its expected position, level, or schedule.
39. 18,439slownessThe quality or state of moving, acting, or happening at a low speed.
40. 18,440smatteringa small, superficial amount of knowledge or a sparse number of something.
41. 18,441snarla confused or tangled situation, especially a traffic jam; or to growl angrily showing teeth.
42. 18,442spongySoft, light, and full of small holes, like a sponge.
43. 18,443sterilizeto make something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.
44. 18,444stewardessA woman whose job is to serve and assist passengers on an aircraft.
45. 18,445stockholdera person who owns shares in a company
46. 18,446storefrontsthe exterior facades or front areas of shops facing a street
47. 18,447stratigraphyThe branch of geology concerned with the order and relative position of rock strata and their relationship to geological time.
48. 18,448tapiocaa starchy substance made from cassava root, used in puddings and bubble tea.
49. 18,449ticklishRequiring careful handling; sensitive or tricky to deal with.
50. 18,450tradesmana person who works in a skilled trade, such as a plumber, electrician, or carpenter.
51. 18,451tulleA fine, soft net fabric made of silk, nylon, or rayon, often used in veils and ballet skirts.
52. 18,452turtleneckA high, close-fitting collar that folds over and covers the neck, or a garment featuring such a collar.
53. 18,453unconvincednot persuaded or won over by something; still doubtful.
54. 18,454underclassthe lowest social class, consisting of people who are very poor and have little chance of improving their situation
55. 18,455undertonea subtle quality or feeling that is present but not openly expressed.
56. 18,456unpopularitythe state of being disliked or not accepted by many people.
57. 18,457unquestionableToo certain or obvious to be doubted or disputed.
58. 18,458unreadableimpossible to read or decipher; not clear enough to understand.
59. 18,459vanquishTo defeat thoroughly in battle or competition.
60. 18,460vehementshowing strong and intense feeling; forceful and passionate.
61. 18,461vinaigretteA salad dressing made from oil, vinegar, and seasonings.
62. 18,462wallopTo hit someone or something with great force.
63. 18,463weeknightany night of the week except Friday and Saturday night (typically Monday through Thursday night).
64. 18,464whetto sharpen or stimulate (an appetite, desire, or interest).
65. 18,465wilea trick or stratagem used to lure or deceive someone.
66. 18,466yesteryearthe past, especially the recent past; former times.
67. 18,467airspeedThe speed of an aircraft relative to the surrounding air.
68. 18,468alphasthe dominant individuals in a social group, especially animal packs or competitive communities
69. 18,469amplyto a more than sufficient degree; generously or abundantly.
70. 18,470antitheticalDirectly opposed or contrasted; being the opposite of something.
71. 18,471antlerA bony, branched growth on the head of a deer or related animal, shed and regrown each year.
72. 18,472aromatherapythe use of natural plant extracts and essential oils for healing or relaxation.
73. 18,473arrangera person who adapts or organizes a piece of music for particular instruments or voices.
74. 18,474attestationA formal declaration or certification that something is true or genuine.
75. 18,475bevelA slanted or angled edge or surface, especially one cut at an angle other than a right angle.
76. 18,476birdsongthe musical sounds or calls made by birds.
77. 18,477bookmakera person or organization that takes bets on races or other events and pays out winnings.
78. 18,478breakoutssudden occurrences or outbreaks of something, such as disease, conflict, or acne.
79. 18,479broganA heavy, sturdy ankle-high work boot.
80. 18,480businesspeoplepeople who work in business or commerce, especially those in managerial or entrepreneurial roles.
81. 18,481buzzwordA word or phrase that becomes fashionable in a particular context, often used more to sound impressive than to convey real meaning.
82. 18,482cacophonyA harsh, discordant mixture of sounds; a loud and unpleasant noise.
83. 18,483capitalisticrelating to or based on capitalism, a system where trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.
84. 18,484castawaya person who has been shipwrecked and stranded in an isolated place.
85. 18,485cenotaphA monument erected in honor of people buried elsewhere, especially war dead.
86. 18,486chambereddivided into or fitted with separate enclosed sections or chambers.
87. 18,487chinka narrow opening or crack in a surface.
88. 18,488clackTo make a short, sharp sound like two hard objects striking together.
89. 18,489collationa light meal or snack; also the process of collecting and comparing information or documents.
90. 18,490confidentiallyin a way that is meant to be kept secret or private.
91. 18,491connectednessthe state of being joined or linked to others; a feeling of belonging or relationship.
92. 18,492conservatorA person who preserves and repairs objects of historical or artistic value.
93. 18,493cooperativelyin a way that involves working together toward a shared goal.
94. 18,494coveya small group of birds, especially partridges or quail.
95. 18,495crimpto press or pinch something into small folds or ridges, or to fasten by squeezing.
96. 18,496customarilyaccording to custom or usual practice; habitually.
97. 18,497deactivationthe process of making something inactive or no longer operational.
98. 18,498deductiblesThe amounts of money a policyholder must pay out of pocket before insurance coverage begins to pay.
99. 18,499deflateto release air or gas from something, causing it to shrink; or to reduce someone's confidence or enthusiasm.
100. 18,500demonizeto portray someone or something as evil or threatening.