The 19,401–19,500 most common English words

19,401seabirda bird that lives near and feeds from the sea
19,402talusa slope or pile of rocky debris accumulated at the base of a cliff or steep slope.
19,403telomereA protective cap of repetitive DNA sequences found at the end of a chromosome.
19,404titrationa laboratory technique in which a solution of known concentration is added to another solution to determine the unknown concentration of a substance.
19,405absorbanceA measure of the amount of light absorbed by a substance, used in chemistry and spectroscopy.
19,406anisotropyThe property of being directionally dependent, meaning physical characteristics differ based on the direction they are measured.
19,407cladeA group of organisms that includes a common ancestor and all of its descendants.
19,408cleata shoe with projecting pieces on the sole to prevent slipping, used in sports.
19,409colanderA bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with small holes used for draining liquids from food.
19,410declinationthe angular difference between magnetic north and true north; also, a polite refusal or a downward slope.
19,411galvanicProducing a sudden and strong reaction; relating to electricity produced by chemical action.
19,412glycolysisThe metabolic process by which glucose is broken down in the cytoplasm to produce energy in the form of ATP.
19,413gouacheA method of painting using opaque pigments ground in water and thickened with a glue-like substance, or the paint itself.
19,414magnetospherethe region surrounding a planet where its magnetic field dominates and traps charged particles.
19,415quartileOne of three points that divide a ranked dataset into four equal parts, or one of the four groups so formed.
19,416agnosticismThe belief that whether God or ultimate reality exists is unknown and perhaps unknowable.
19,417besiegeto surround and apply pressure from all sides; to crowd around overwhelmingly.
19,418foodstuffa substance used as food or as an ingredient in food products
19,419heterozygousHaving two different alleles for a particular gene, one from each parent.
19,420minuetA slow, stately ballroom dance for two in triple time, popular in the 17th and 18th centuries.
19,421operettaA short, light opera with spoken dialogue and often humorous or romantic themes.
19,422pepperyHaving a strong, sharp flavor like pepper; also describes a quick-tempered or irritable manner.
19,423shallotA small, mild-flavored bulb vegetable related to the onion.
19,424toucana large tropical bird known for its very large, brightly colored beak.
19,425whalerA person or ship engaged in the hunting of whales.
19,426abutmentA structure that supports the end of a bridge or arch and bears its weight.
19,427bagpipeA musical instrument consisting of a bag and pipes, traditionally associated with Scotland.
19,428biofeedbackA technique in which a person learns to control bodily functions by receiving real-time information about those functions from monitoring equipment.
19,429hairbrusha brush with a handle used for smoothing and styling hair.
19,430hydroponicsThe method of growing plants in nutrient-rich water rather than soil.
19,431interrogativeHaving the form or function of a question; relating to or used in asking questions.
19,432shoelacea thin cord or string used to fasten a shoe.
19,433tonsilone of two small oval masses of tissue at the back of the throat that help fight infection.
19,434transeptThe part of a cruciform church that crosses the main body at right angles, forming the arms of the cross shape.
19,435ulnaThe longer of the two bones in the forearm, on the side of the little finger.
19,436violatora person who breaks a rule, law, or agreement
19,437zygoteThe cell formed by the union of an egg and a sperm cell at fertilization.
19,438acrimonybitterness or ill feeling, especially in speech or manner.
19,439adenineA purine base found in DNA and RNA that pairs with thymine (in DNA) or uracil (in RNA).
19,440apseA semicircular or polygonal recess in a church, typically at the east end, with a domed or vaulted roof.
19,441bullfrogA large frog native to North America, known for its deep, loud call.
19,442differentiableCapable of having a derivative; smooth enough that a rate of change can be calculated at each point.
19,443instarA phase between two successive molts in the life of an insect or other arthropod larva.
19,444pollinatorAn animal or insect that transfers pollen from one flower to another, enabling plants to reproduce.
19,445sinteringA manufacturing process in which powdered material is compacted and heated below its melting point until particles bond together.
19,446transgressto go beyond or break a law, rule, or moral boundary.
19,447unbelievera person who does not accept a particular religious belief or faith
19,448acclimateto gradually adapt to a new environment or condition
19,449algaA simple, non-flowering plant, typically aquatic, that contains chlorophyll but lacks true stems, roots, and leaves.
19,450antica silly, playful, or eccentric act intended to amuse others.
19,451arthropodAn invertebrate animal with a segmented body, jointed limbs, and an exoskeleton, such as an insect, spider, or crab.
19,452cheekbonethe bone that forms the prominent part of the cheek below the eye.
19,453entrenchto establish something so firmly that it is very difficult to change
19,454eyeglassa single lens worn in front of the eye to correct or aid vision.
19,455fluoritea mineral composed of calcium fluoride, often found in cubic crystals and occurring in a wide range of colors.
19,456gneissa coarse-grained metamorphic rock with a banded or foliated structure.
19,457intricacythe quality of being very complex or detailed
19,458laminationa thin protective layer of material bonded onto a surface.
19,459pharynxthe cavity at the back of the mouth and nose that connects to the esophagus and larynx; the throat.
19,460preemptionthe action of taking priority over or displacing something else, especially a law or right.
19,461alkalinitythe state or degree of being alkaline; the concentration of alkali in a substance.
19,462birdhousea small box or structure made to provide shelter and nesting space for birds.
19,463construeto interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way
19,464dignitarya person considered to have great importance or a high official rank.
19,465falsityThe quality of being false or untrue; a false statement or belief.
19,466intransitiveDescribing a verb that does not require or take a direct object.
19,467isothermalOccurring at or maintaining a constant temperature.
19,468leavena substance, such as yeast, that causes dough to rise; or an influence that produces gradual change.
19,469lintelA horizontal beam or stone that spans the top of a door or window opening, supporting the structure above.
19,470microorganismA living thing too small to be seen without a microscope, such as a bacterium or virus.
19,471paperclipA small metal or plastic device used to fasten papers together.
19,472raindropa single drop of rain falling from the sky.
19,473screeda long, tedious speech or piece of writing, often expressing strong opinions.
19,474ablativeA grammatical case expressing separation, cause, or instrument, common in Latin.
19,475aioliA thick garlic-flavored mayonnaise originating from southern France and Catalonia, made with garlic, olive oil, and egg yolk.
19,476cardinalityThe number of elements contained in a set.
19,477chloroplastAn organelle found in plant cells that carries out photosynthesis.
19,478declensionthe variation of the form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective to express grammatical categories such as case, number, and gender.
19,479galvanizeto shock or excite someone into taking action; to stimulate into activity.
19,480nodulea small rounded lump or swelling, especially one found on a body organ or plant root.
19,481onlookera person who watches something happening without taking part in it.
19,482pedimentA triangular structure forming the gable end of a roof in classical architecture, often placed above doorways or columns.
19,483pergolaAn outdoor structure with a framework of vertical posts and crossbeams, often supporting climbing plants.
19,484schistA coarse-grained metamorphic rock that splits easily into thin layers due to the alignment of its minerals.
19,485screeA mass of small loose stones that form or cover a slope on a mountain.
19,486accompanistA musician who plays a supporting instrumental part to accompany a soloist or choir.
19,487approbationapproval or praise, especially given officially or publicly
19,488cytoskeletona network of protein filaments within a cell that gives it shape and enables movement.
19,489fatalismThe belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable, and that humans cannot change them.
19,490granulea small, compact particle or grain of a substance.
19,491guanineA purine base found in DNA and RNA that pairs with cytosine.
19,492introversionthe tendency to focus on one's own thoughts and feelings rather than seeking social interaction.
19,493loessA fine-grained, yellowish-brown sediment carried and deposited by wind, forming fertile soil.
19,494oligopolyA market structure in which a small number of large firms dominate an industry.
19,495topiaryThe art or practice of trimming and training shrubs or trees into decorative shapes.
19,496velarrelating to the soft palate, or a consonant sound produced with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate.
19,497admonishTo warn or reprimand someone firmly but not harshly.
19,498annotateto add notes or comments to a text or diagram to explain or clarify it
19,499antherThe pollen-producing part of a flower's stamen.
19,500caulka waterproof filler used to seal gaps or cracks in surfaces.