The 2,601–2,700 most common English words

1. 2,601cantInsincere or meaningless talk, especially using pious or moral language.
2. 2,602chemistryThe science that studies substances and how they react together.
3. 2,603consumptionThe act of using up something such as energy, food, or goods.
4. 2,604corruptionDishonest or illegal behavior by people in power.
5. 2,605cottonA soft white material from a plant, used to make cloth.
6. 2,606discountA reduction in the usual price; to reduce a price.
7. 2,607dozenA group or set of twelve.
8. 2,608epicheroic or impressively great in scale or scope.
9. 2,609exceptionA person or thing not included in a general statement or rule.
10. 2,610exitA way out of a place; to leave or go out.
11. 2,611expandTo make or become larger in size, amount, or extent.
12. 2,612fancyDecorative and elaborate; expensive; to want or like something.
13. 2,613gorgeousExtremely beautiful or attractive.
14. 2,614gratefulFeeling thankful for something.
15. 2,615impressionAn idea or feeling about someone or something formed by experience.
16. 2,616indicateTo show or point out something.
17. 2,617inputInformation or data put into a computer or system; to enter it.
18. 2,618knockTo hit a surface with the fist to make a noise, as on a door.
19. 2,619leatherA strong material made from animal skin, used for shoes and bags.
20. 2,620luxurySomething very comfortable or expensive that is enjoyable but not essential.
21. 2,621lyricsThe words of a song.
22. 2,622oughtUsed to say what is the right or sensible thing to do.
23. 2,623outcomeThe result or effect of an action or situation.
24. 2,624pollA survey of people's opinions; or a count of votes.
25. 2,625removalThe act of taking something away.
26. 2,626repA single repeat of an exercise; or short for representative or reputation.
27. 2,627reporterA person whose job is to gather and report news.
28. 2,628robTo take money or property from a person or place illegally.
29. 2,629sequenceA set of things or events that follow one after another in order.
30. 2,630stretchTo make your body or a limb reach its full length; an area of land or time.
31. 2,631tearA drop of liquid from the eye; or to pull something apart by force.
32. 2,632tennisA game played by two or four players who hit a ball over a net.
33. 2,633terroristA person who uses violence to create fear for political aims.
34. 2,634theaterA building where plays, films, or shows are performed.
35. 2,635twelveThe number 12.
36. 2,636virginnot yet touched, used, or explored; in a pure or original state.
37. 2,637wolfA wild animal of the dog family that hunts in groups.
38. 2,638absenceThe state of being away or not present.
39. 2,639agriculturalRelating to farming and the growing of crops.
40. 2,640bullAn adult male of cattle.
41. 2,641commonwealtha group of nations or states united by common interests, often for mutual benefit.
42. 2,642contributeTo give money, help, or ideas toward a common purpose.
43. 2,643contributionSomething given to help a cause; a part played in achieving something.
44. 2,644deliciousHaving a very pleasant taste or smell.
45. 2,645denyTo say that something is not true.
46. 2,646easeA lack of difficulty; to make something less difficult or painful.
47. 2,647extendTo make something larger, longer, or last longer.
48. 2,648fameThe state of being known and admired by many people.
49. 2,649floodA large amount of water covering land that is usually dry; to cover with water.
50. 2,650geneticRelating to genes or inherited features.
51. 2,651instantA moment; happening or done immediately.
52. 2,652libertyThe state of being free to act, speak, or think as you want.
53. 2,653principleA basic rule or belief that guides how you behave.
54. 2,654progressiveFavoring new ideas, change, and social reform.
55. 2,655punishmentA penalty given to someone for doing something wrong.
56. 2,656rallyA large public meeting in support of something; to recover or come together.
57. 2,657rapidlyVery quickly.
58. 2,658readerA person who reads, especially one who reads a lot.
59. 2,659representationThe act of showing or standing for something; an image or symbol of it.
60. 2,660sumThe total obtained by adding numbers together; an amount of money.
61. 2,661swingA seat hung from ropes or chains for swinging; to move back and forth.
62. 2,662tailThe part at the back of an animal's body that sticks out.
63. 2,663twinOne of two children born to the same mother at the same time.
64. 2,664upcomingAbout to happen or appear soon.
65. 2,665alertfully awake and paying close attention to what is happening.
66. 2,666arenaA large enclosed area used for sports or entertainment.
67. 2,667boomA deep loud sound; a sudden increase in activity or success.
68. 2,668braveWilling to face danger or pain without showing fear.
69. 2,669columnA regular piece of writing in a newspaper; an upright pillar.
70. 2,670commitTo promise to give your time or effort to something.
71. 2,671compensationMoney given to make up for loss, injury, or work done.
72. 2,672compositionA piece of music or writing; the way parts are arranged.
73. 2,673conservationThe protection of nature and natural resources.
74. 2,674constitutionalRelating to or allowed by the constitution of a country.
75. 2,675crossinga place where roads, railways, or paths intersect, or where people can cross a street.
76. 2,676densityHow tightly packed something is; the amount of mass in a given space.
77. 2,677difficultyThe state of being hard to do or understand.
78. 2,678elementaryBasic or simple; relating to the early stages of education.
79. 2,679ethnicRelating to a group of people with a shared culture, race, or origin.
80. 2,680fleetA group of ships, or of vehicles owned by one organization.
81. 2,681fosterTo help something develop or grow; to care for a child not your own.
82. 2,682fundamentalForming a necessary base or core; central and important.
83. 2,683geniusA person with very great natural ability or intelligence.
84. 2,684greatlyTo a large degree; very much.
85. 2,685guidanceHelp and advice given to someone, especially by someone older or wiser.
86. 2,686infectionA disease caused by germs entering the body.
87. 2,687intentionA plan or aim to do something.
88. 2,688kneeThe joint in the middle of the leg, where it bends.
89. 2,689mechanicalRelating to or operated by machines; done without thought, like a machine.
90. 2,690participationThe act of taking part in something.
91. 2,691preciousOf great value, often because rare or much loved.
92. 2,692pregnancyThe state of carrying a developing baby in the body.
93. 2,693premiumOf high quality and price; an amount paid for insurance.
94. 2,694pretendTo behave as if something is true when it is not.
95. 2,695priestA person trained to perform religious duties in a church.
96. 2,696prominentImportant and well known.
97. 2,697radicalFavoring complete or extreme change; very new and different.
98. 2,698residentialRelating to areas where people live in houses or apartments.
99. 2,699rewardSomething given in return for good work or behavior; to give such a thing.
100. 2,700satelliteAn object sent into space to orbit the earth, used for communication.