The 18,601–18,700 most common English words

  1. 18,601swiga large mouthful of a drink, swallowed quickly
  2. 18,602taxidermyThe art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals to create lifelike displays.
  3. 18,603tennerA ten-pound or ten-dollar note.
  4. 18,604thanklessDescribing a task that brings no thanks or recognition, often unpleasant or unrewarding.
  5. 18,605tricepsThe large muscle at the back of the upper arm that straightens the elbow.
  6. 18,606unappealingnot attractive or interesting; failing to arouse desire or enthusiasm.
  7. 18,607uncivilizedNot having developed socially or culturally; lacking refinement or good manners.
  8. 18,608unpatrioticNot showing love or support for one's country.
  9. 18,609unrepentantFeeling no regret or shame for one's actions; not sorry.
  10. 18,610untidyNot neat or orderly; messy.
  11. 18,611useableable to be used; fit for use.
  12. 18,612velodromeA sports arena with a banked oval track designed for bicycle racing.
  13. 18,613viewableable to be seen or watched
  14. 18,614vitalsthe key measurements of a person's body functions, such as pulse, temperature, and blood pressure.
  15. 18,615washableable to be washed without being damaged.
  16. 18,616washyPale, weak, or lacking in color and strength; diluted.
  17. 18,617waveguideA structure or channel that confines and guides electromagnetic waves along a defined path.
  18. 18,618weaponizedturned something into a weapon or tool for attack or harm
  19. 18,619wetnessthe state or quality of being wet; the presence of moisture or liquid.
  20. 18,620wheelerspeople or vehicles that move things using wheels, or those who operate wheeled equipment.
  21. 18,621winceTo make a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement due to pain or distress.
  22. 18,622winemakingThe process of producing wine from grapes or other fruits.
  23. 18,623womanizerA man who frequently pursues and has casual romantic relationships with many women.
  24. 18,624woodbineA climbing plant, especially wild honeysuckle or Virginia creeper.
  25. 18,625wreckera vehicle or person that removes or demolishes wrecked or disabled vehicles and structures.
  26. 18,626acetylcholineA neurotransmitter that carries signals between nerve cells and from nerves to muscles.
  27. 18,627adherenta person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader
  28. 18,628adulationExcessive admiration or praise given to someone.
  29. 18,629aforesaidMentioned or referred to earlier in a document or conversation.
  30. 18,630aminesOrganic compounds derived from ammonia by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with organic groups, commonly found in biological molecules and medicines.
  31. 18,631amnioticrelating to the amnion, the thin membrane and fluid surrounding an embryo or fetus.
  32. 18,632antecedentA thing or event that comes before and often influences something that follows; in grammar, the word a pronoun refers to.
  33. 18,633aphasiaA language disorder caused by brain damage that impairs the ability to speak, understand, read, or write.
  34. 18,634aphrodisiaca substance that increases sexual desire or arousal.
  35. 18,635astrophysicalrelating to astrophysics, the branch of astronomy that deals with the physical nature of stars and other celestial bodies.
  36. 18,636asunderInto separate parts; apart.
  37. 18,637backstopa person or thing that acts as a final safeguard or support against failure.
  38. 18,638bimonthlyOccurring every two months (or sometimes twice a month).
  39. 18,639binocularAn optical instrument with two eyepieces used to magnify distant objects (usually used in the plural form 'binoculars').
  40. 18,640bioethicsthe study of ethical issues arising from advances in biology and medicine.
  41. 18,641bitera person or animal that bites.
  42. 18,642bloatto swell or become enlarged, especially with gas or fluid
  43. 18,643bolusA small rounded mass of a substance, especially a dose of a drug prepared for swallowing or injection.
  44. 18,644brisklyIn a quick, energetic, and active manner.
  45. 18,645bruisera big, tough person who is ready to fight or use physical force.
  46. 18,646bubonicrelating to or characterized by buboes (swollen lymph nodes), especially describing a deadly medieval plague.
  47. 18,647bursaA small fluid-filled sac that cushions bones, tendons, and muscles near joints.
  48. 18,648bylawa rule or regulation made by a local authority or organization to govern its own affairs.
  49. 18,649caddiea person who carries a golfer's clubs and gives advice on the course.
  50. 18,650chokerA close-fitting necklace or band worn tightly around the neck.
  51. 18,651chrysalisthe hard protective case in which a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly or moth.
  52. 18,652clamourA loud and confused noise or outcry; a strong public demand.
  53. 18,653clumsilyin a way that is awkward and lacking coordination or skill
  54. 18,654cofoundera person who establishes an organization, business, or project together with one or more other people.
  55. 18,655convalescentRecovering gradually from an illness or medical treatment.
  56. 18,656costalRelating to the ribs or the side of the body.
  57. 18,657couscousA North African dish made from steamed semolina grains, often served with meat or vegetables.
  58. 18,658croneAn old woman who appears withered or ugly.
  59. 18,659crystallographyThe scientific study of the structure, form, and properties of crystals.
  60. 18,660decryTo publicly express strong disapproval of something.
  61. 18,661deferralthe act of putting something off to a later time; a postponement.
  62. 18,662delistedRemoved from an official list, especially a stock exchange.
  63. 18,663disavowto deny any responsibility for or knowledge of something
  64. 18,664discordantnot in harmony; conflicting or clashing in sound or opinion.
  65. 18,665distrustfulFeeling or showing suspicion; not willing to trust someone or something.
  66. 18,666downycovered with soft, fine feathers or hair; having a soft, fluffy texture.
  67. 18,667dualismThe theory that reality consists of two fundamental, independent principles or substances, such as mind and matter.
  68. 18,668evidentiaryRelating to or constituting evidence, especially in a legal context.
  69. 18,669exaltto praise or honor someone highly; to raise in rank or status.
  70. 18,670fairgroundan outdoor area where a fair or carnival is held, with rides, games, and stalls.
  71. 18,671fairytalestraditional stories involving magical creatures, enchanted lands, and imaginary events, usually for children.
  72. 18,672fatherlyresembling or characteristic of a kind and caring father.
  73. 18,673faultlessHaving no faults or defects; perfect.
  74. 18,674feedstockraw material supplied to a machine or industrial process.
  75. 18,675fistulaAn abnormal passage or tunnel connecting two organs or an organ to the skin surface.
  76. 18,676frizzyhaving many tight, small curls or waves that are difficult to control.
  77. 18,677hallucinogeniccausing hallucinations; making someone see or experience things that are not real.
  78. 18,678halveto divide something into two equal parts, or to reduce something by half.
  79. 18,679harlotA woman who engages in sexual activity for payment; a prostitute.
  80. 18,680headbuttto strike someone with the head, especially the forehead, as an attack.
  81. 18,681hecklerA person who shouts disruptive or mocking comments at a performer or speaker.
  82. 18,682heiferA young cow that has not yet had a calf.
  83. 18,683huedhaving a particular color or shade; tinged with a specific hue.
  84. 18,684humbugDishonest or insincere talk meant to deceive; nonsense.
  85. 18,685impetuousActing or done quickly and without careful thought; impulsive.
  86. 18,686inadequatelyin a way that is not sufficient or satisfactory; not enough.
  87. 18,687indignitytreatment or a situation that causes a person to feel shame or loss of dignity; humiliating experience.
  88. 18,688inflorescenceThe flowering part of a plant, including the arrangement of flowers on the stem.
  89. 18,689injectableable to be administered by injection; a drug or substance delivered via syringe into the body.
  90. 18,690inkyDark and black like ink; deeply or intensely dark.
  91. 18,691interdictionthe action of prohibiting or forcibly preventing something, especially the movement of enemy forces or illegal goods.
  92. 18,692introsshort introductory sections at the beginning of songs, speeches, or shows.
  93. 18,693jauntA short journey taken for pleasure.
  94. 18,694laudto praise highly; to extol
  95. 18,695legationA diplomatic mission or the official residence and offices of a diplomatic minister in a foreign country.
  96. 18,696letterheadPrinted heading at the top of a sheet of paper, showing a company's or person's name and address.
  97. 18,697levityThe treatment of serious matters with humor or lack of seriousness.
  98. 18,698lousea selfish or unpleasant person; someone who treats others badly.
  99. 18,699malfeasanceWrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
  100. 18,700massifa compact group of mountains forming an independent mass, or a large block of the earth's crust.