The 18,701–18,800 most common English words
- 18,701mechanisticRelating to or explaining phenomena as if they were machines or mechanical processes, without considering broader context.
- 18,702mezzoA middle or medium range, especially referring to a voice between soprano and contralto.
- 18,703millimetreA unit of length equal to one thousandth of a metre.
- 18,704misappropriationthe wrongful or dishonest use of money or property entrusted to one's care.
- 18,705misinterpretto understand or explain something incorrectly
- 18,706misstepa mistake or error in judgment or action.
- 18,707newnessthe quality or state of being new or unfamiliar.
- 18,708newsreaderA person who reads the news aloud on television or radio.
- 18,709nontraditionalnot following or based on tradition; departing from conventional practices or norms.
- 18,710orationA formal, lengthy public speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion.
- 18,711ordinatesthe y-coordinates of points on a graph, measured along the vertical axis.
- 18,712panelingflat sections of wood or other material fixed to walls as a decorative or structural covering.
- 18,713passivitythe state of accepting or allowing things to happen without taking action or resistance.
- 18,714percussiverelating to or producing sound by striking or hitting.
- 18,715phosphatasean enzyme that removes phosphate groups from molecules by hydrolysis.
- 18,716piezoelectricrelating to the property of certain materials to generate an electric charge when subjected to mechanical stress.
- 18,717plinthA heavy base or platform on which a statue, column, or structure stands.
- 18,718polypeptidea molecular chain formed by linking many amino acids together through peptide bonds.
- 18,719postulateto assume or claim that something is true as a basis for reasoning or argument.
- 18,720probioticcontaining live bacteria that are beneficial to the digestive system when consumed.
- 18,721productivelyin a way that produces good results or achieves a lot
- 18,722propyleneA colorless gaseous hydrocarbon used as a raw material in the manufacture of plastics and other chemicals.
- 18,723prosaicLacking imagination or originality; dull and ordinary.
- 18,724pyrotechnicsthe art or display of fireworks or explosive effects, often used in entertainment or performances.
- 18,725quandaryA state of uncertainty or confusion about what to do; a difficult dilemma.
- 18,726rationalismThe theory that reason, rather than experience or faith, is the foundation of knowledge and truth.
- 18,727rebutTo prove a statement or accusation is false by providing contrary evidence or argument.
- 18,728reheatto heat something again that has already been cooked or warmed before.
- 18,729remorsefulfeeling deep regret or guilt about something wrong one has done.
- 18,730reticencethe quality of being reluctant to speak or reveal one's thoughts; reserve.
- 18,731reversionA return to a previous state, practice, or belief.
- 18,732rhinestoneA small, artificial gemstone made of glass or acrylic, used as a decoration to imitate a diamond.
- 18,733scripA certificate or token issued as a substitute for currency, redeemable only at a specific place or for specific goods.
- 18,734scruffthe loose skin at the back of an animal's (or person's) neck.
- 18,735seafaringrelating to or involving travel by sea, especially as a regular occupation.
- 18,736sexinessthe quality of being sexually attractive or exciting
- 18,737sheafa bundle of grain stalks or papers tied together.
- 18,738siestaA short nap or rest taken in the early afternoon, especially in hot countries.
- 18,739sniffera person or animal (or device) that sniffs, often used to detect hidden substances or data.
- 18,740sociopathicrelating to or characteristic of a person with a severe antisocial personality disorder, showing no empathy or moral conscience.
- 18,741speedometerAn instrument in a vehicle that measures and displays the current speed.
- 18,742squalidExtremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect.
- 18,743stringedhaving strings attached; describes musical instruments that produce sound through vibrating strings.
- 18,744submergeto put or sink below the surface of water or another liquid
- 18,745subordinationthe condition of being lower in rank or importance; the act of placing something under the control or authority of something else.
- 18,746surfactanta substance that reduces surface tension between two liquids or between a liquid and a solid, allowing them to mix.
- 18,747tarnA small mountain lake, especially one formed in a cirque.
- 18,748tateran informal word for a potato, or a small fried potato snack.
- 18,749taxicaba car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere; a taxi.
- 18,750thunka sudden realization or thought; also a technical term for a delayed computation wrapped in a function.
- 18,751unabashednot embarrassed or ashamed; open and bold.
- 18,752unencumberedfree from burdens, restrictions, or obligations
- 18,753unfillednot filled; left empty or vacant.
- 18,754unionizationthe process of organizing workers into a labor union.
- 18,755unjustifiableimpossible to justify or defend; without acceptable reason.
- 18,756unnaturallyin a way that is strange or not normal; not as expected in nature or behavior.
- 18,757vegetarianismthe practice of not eating meat or fish, often for health or ethical reasons
- 18,758vicariousExperienced through the feelings or actions of another person rather than directly oneself.
- 18,759villainywicked or criminal behavior; evil conduct.
- 18,760virtuosityExceptional skill or technique in a particular art or activity.
- 18,761virulencethe degree to which a pathogen or harmful agent is able to cause severe disease or damage.
- 18,762vizierA high-ranking political advisor or minister in certain Muslim countries, especially in the Ottoman Empire.
- 18,763whimsyPlayful or fanciful humor; a quaint and imaginative quality.
- 18,764workpieceAn object being worked on by a tool or machine during manufacturing.
- 18,765wormwoodA woody plant with an intensely bitter taste, traditionally used in medicine and to flavor drinks such as absinthe.
- 18,766wrangleto argue or dispute in a noisy or angry way; to obtain something through persistent effort.
- 18,767zircona mineral, zirconium silicate, often used as a gemstone or in dating rocks.
- 18,768acousticalRelating to sound or the sense of hearing, especially the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard.
- 18,769agitatora person who stirs up public feeling or political unrest, often to bring about change.
- 18,770albedoThe proportion of light or radiation reflected by a surface, especially of a planet or moon.
- 18,771amateurishLacking the skill or polish expected of a professional; crude or unskilled.
- 18,772anaphylaxisa severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs rapidly after exposure to an allergen.
- 18,773angoraA type of soft, fluffy fiber or fabric made from the hair of Angora rabbits or goats.
- 18,774anyplacein, at, or to any place; anywhere.
- 18,775appetizingMaking something look or smell attractive to eat; stimulating the appetite.
- 18,776applicatorA device or tool used to apply a substance to a surface.
- 18,777arsonista person who deliberately sets fire to buildings or property.
- 18,778bastPlant fiber obtained from the inner bark of certain trees, used for making rope, mats, or textiles.
- 18,779biologica medical drug derived from living organisms, used to treat diseases such as cancer or autoimmune disorders.
- 18,780bleacheran outdoor, tiered bench seating area, usually uncovered, found in sports stadiums.
- 18,781bloodshot(of eyes) red and inflamed, typically from tiredness, irritation, or crying.
- 18,782bronchialrelating to the bronchi, the airways that lead from the trachea into the lungs.
- 18,783burkaa full-body covering garment worn by some Muslim women, with a mesh screen over the eyes.
- 18,784butterscotchA sweet, rich flavoring made from butter and brown sugar.
- 18,785caboosethe last car on a freight train, traditionally used by the crew.
- 18,786caesareanA surgical procedure in which a baby is delivered by cutting through the mother's abdomen and uterus.
- 18,787calcareousContaining or resembling calcium carbonate; chalky.
- 18,788carotenean orange or red pigment found in plants, especially carrots, that the body can convert into vitamin A.
- 18,789cesareanA surgical procedure in which a baby is delivered through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus.
- 18,790cherubA chubby, innocent-looking child, often depicted as a winged figure in art.
- 18,791colloidalrelating to a colloid; describing a mixture where fine particles are dispersed evenly through another substance without dissolving.
- 18,792conceptualizeto form a clear idea or mental image of something abstract.
- 18,793concurrencythe state of multiple processes or events happening or being executed at the same time.
- 18,794confidantea person, especially a woman, in whom one confides personal or private matters.
- 18,795conifera tree that produces cones and typically has needle-like leaves that remain green all year.
- 18,796consumableAn item that is intended to be used up and then replaced rather than kept permanently.
- 18,797convenera person who organizes or chairs a meeting or committee.
- 18,798corkersomething or someone outstanding or excellent; a remarkable thing.
- 18,799courtlyPolite and refined in a way associated with a royal court; elegantly dignified.
- 18,800cutlassa short, curved sword with a single cutting edge, historically used by sailors and pirates.