The 19,701–19,800 most common English words

19,701blandnessthe quality of being uninteresting, dull, or lacking strong flavor or character.
19,702collocationa natural combination of words that frequently occur together in a language.
19,703flavonoidA type of natural plant pigment with antioxidant properties, found in many fruits and vegetables.
19,704hemostasisThe stopping or slowing of bleeding, whether naturally by the body or through medical intervention.
19,705minutiaa small, precise, or trivial detail.
19,706pizzicatoA direction in music to pluck the strings of a bowed instrument instead of using the bow.
19,707reduplicationthe process of forming a word or phrase by doubling a syllable or word, often with a slight change.
19,708anthilla mound of earth formed by ants when building their nest underground.
19,709blastocystAn early-stage embryo consisting of a hollow ball of cells, formed about five days after fertilization.
19,710braiseto cook food slowly in a small amount of liquid in a covered pot.
19,711dendriteA short, branched extension of a nerve cell that receives signals from other neurons.
19,712forefatherAn ancestor, especially one from a long time ago; a founding member of a group or society.
19,713gibletsthe edible internal organs of a bird, such as the heart, liver, and gizzard, often removed before cooking.
19,714mandamusA writ issued by a court ordering a public official or government body to perform a duty required by law.
19,715neologismA newly coined word or expression that has recently entered a language.
19,716oversimplifyTo explain something in such a simple way that it becomes inaccurate or misleading.
19,717thymineA pyrimidine base found in DNA that pairs with adenine.
19,718ureterThe tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder.
19,719clerestoryA high section of wall with windows that admits light into the central part of a building.
19,720floodgatea gate used to control the flow of water; often used figuratively to mean something that, when opened, releases a large amount of something previously held back.
19,721instantiationThe process of creating a specific instance or concrete example of something, especially an object from a class in programming.
19,722novationThe substitution of a new legal obligation for an existing one, with the consent of all parties involved.
19,723stamenThe pollen-producing male reproductive organ of a flower.
19,724synecdocheA figure of speech in which a part is used to represent the whole, or the whole to represent a part.
19,725achromaticHaving no color; consisting of black, white, and grey only.
19,726defibrillationThe application of an electric shock to the heart to stop abnormal beating and allow normal rhythm to resume.
19,727flowerpota container, usually made of clay or plastic, used for growing plants.
19,728gamecocka rooster bred and trained for cockfighting.
19,729gametea mature reproductive cell (such as a sperm or egg) that can unite with another to form a new individual.
19,730leptonA subatomic particle that does not experience the strong nuclear force, such as an electron, muon, or neutrino.
19,731macerationthe process of softening or breaking down a substance by soaking it in liquid.
19,732conjunctiverelating to or functioning as a conjunction; serving to connect or join.
19,733endospermThe nutrient-rich tissue inside a seed that surrounds and feeds the developing embryo.
19,734meningesThe three layered membranes (dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater) that envelop the brain and spinal cord.
19,735perfectiveRelating to a grammatical aspect that expresses an action as completed or viewed as a whole.
19,736straightnessthe quality or condition of being straight, without bends or curves.
19,737uracilA pyrimidine base found in RNA but not DNA, pairing with adenine.
19,738zealotryExcessive or fanatical devotion to a cause or belief.
19,739adventitiousarising from an external or unexpected source; occurring in an unusual or unexpected place.
19,740edifyto instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually
19,741ileumThe final and longest section of the small intestine, connecting to the large intestine.
19,742stragglera person who falls behind or arrives later than the rest of a group.
19,743abridgeto shorten a text by condensing it while keeping the main content.
19,744asymptotea line that a curve approaches arbitrarily closely but never reaches.
19,745idiosyncrasyA distinctive habit or way of behaving that is peculiar to a particular person.
19,746marchera person who walks in an organized march or protest.
19,747anaphaseThe stage of cell division in which chromosomes move apart toward opposite poles of the cell.
19,748croutona small cube of toasted or fried bread used as a topping for soups or salads.
19,749disorientto cause someone to lose their sense of direction or feel confused about where they are.
19,750dispossessto deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions
19,751electronegativityA measure of how strongly an atom attracts electrons toward itself when bonded to another atom.
19,752ramificationa complex or unwanted consequence that follows from an action or decision.
19,753soffitThe underside of an architectural structure such as an arch, staircase, or roof overhang.
19,754vacuolea membrane-bound cavity within a cell that stores water, nutrients, or waste products.
19,755anhedoniathe inability to feel pleasure in activities that were once enjoyable.
19,756bathymetryThe measurement and mapping of the depth of water in oceans, seas, or other large bodies of water.
19,757cratonA large, stable block of the Earth's crust that forms the ancient core of a continent.
19,758evacueea person who has been moved away from a place of danger to somewhere safer.
19,759graphemeThe smallest unit of a writing system that represents a sound or meaningful distinction.
19,760subrogationThe legal process by which one party takes on the rights of another, typically an insurer stepping into the shoes of an insured to recover losses from a third party.
19,761viviparousGiving birth to live offspring that develop inside the mother's body.
19,762creaminessthe quality of being smooth, rich, and thick like cream.
19,763elisionThe omission of a sound or syllable when speaking or writing, especially to aid pronunciation or meter.
19,764entablatureThe horizontal structure resting on columns in classical architecture, comprising the architrave, frieze, and cornice.
19,765immanenceThe quality of being present and operating within the world or a given domain, rather than existing beyond it.
19,766metathesisThe transposition of sounds or letters within a word.
19,767pleurathe thin membrane that lines the lungs and the inner chest wall.
19,768pyroxeneA group of dark silicate minerals common in igneous and metamorphic rocks, containing calcium, magnesium, or iron.
19,769seamountAn underwater mountain rising from the ocean floor but not reaching the surface.
19,770taprootthe main root of a plant that grows straight downward and gives off small lateral roots
19,771brittlenessThe quality of being hard but easily broken or cracked under pressure.
19,772cambiumA layer of actively dividing cells between the wood and bark of a plant that produces new growth.
19,773cyanosisA bluish discoloration of the skin caused by insufficient oxygen in the blood.
19,774lysosomeA membrane-bound organelle in cells that contains digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris.
19,775misdeeda wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing.
19,776pistilThe female reproductive organ of a flower, consisting of the stigma, style, and ovary.
19,777anaphoraA rhetorical device in which the same word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of successive clauses or lines.
19,778chelateTo bind a metal ion by forming a stable ring structure with a chelating agent.
19,779corundumA very hard mineral (aluminum oxide) that forms gems such as rubies and sapphires.
19,780dipolarHaving two poles or opposite charges separated in space.
19,781dustpana flat-bottomed scoop held on the floor to collect swept-up dirt or debris
19,782exasperateto irritate or frustrate someone intensely
19,783superclassa class from which other classes are derived; a parent class in a hierarchy.
19,784teleologyThe philosophical study of purpose, goals, or ends as the explanation for natural phenomena or human action.
19,785venationthe arrangement or system of veins in a leaf or an insect's wing.
19,786fenestrationThe arrangement, design, or proportioning of windows and other openings in a building.
19,787holismthe theory that living things and their properties should be viewed as wholes, not just as collections of parts.
19,788militiamanA member of a militia; a citizen soldier who is part of a non-professional military force.
19,789qualma feeling of doubt, unease, or mild guilt about one's actions.
19,790anodizingan electrochemical process that thickens the natural oxide layer on the surface of a metal, typically aluminum, to protect and finish it.
19,791exudatefluid that has seeped out of blood vessels or cells, especially from a wound or inflamed tissue.
19,792metaphaseThe stage of mitosis or meiosis in which chromosomes are aligned at the equatorial plate of the cell.
19,793mullionA vertical bar or dividing strip between the panes of a window or door.
19,794multinomialinvolving or relating to an expression or distribution with multiple terms or categories.
19,795newelThe central upright post of a spiral staircase, or the post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs that supports the handrail.
19,796paniclea loose, branching cluster of flowers on a single stem.
19,797phosphorescenceA faint, persistent glow of light emitted by a substance without producing noticeable heat, continuing after the source of excitation is removed.
19,798thumbtackA short pin with a flat, broad head, used for fastening paper or light material to a surface.
19,799vocativeRelating to the grammatical case used for directly addressing a person or thing.
19,800detractora person who criticizes or speaks negatively about someone or something.