The 2,701–2,800 most common English words
- 2,701shakeTo move quickly back and forth or up and down.
- 2,702shoreThe land along the edge of the sea or a lake.
- 2,703substantialLarge in amount, size, or importance.
- 2,704teenA person between 13 and 19 years old.
- 2,705transmissionThe act of passing something on; the part of a car that sends power to the wheels.
- 2,706trapA device for catching animals; to catch or hold someone so they cannot escape.
- 2,707uniformA set of clothes worn by members of a group; the same throughout.
- 2,708wildlifeWild animals and birds living in their natural surroundings.
- 2,709woodenMade of wood.
- 2,710aggressiveBehaving in an angry or forceful way, ready to attack or argue.
- 2,711apparentEasily seen or understood; clear.
- 2,712bangA sudden loud noise; to hit or shut something with such a noise.
- 2,713blastA large explosion; or an exciting, enjoyable experience.
- 2,714communistRelating to communism, a system where the state owns property.
- 2,715complaintA statement that something is wrong or unsatisfactory.
- 2,716componentOne of the parts that together make up a whole.
- 2,717courageThe ability to do something difficult or frightening despite fear.
- 2,718cureSomething that makes an illness go away; to make someone well again.
- 2,719desperateFeeling such a strong need that you will do anything; hopeless.
- 2,720diversityThe state of having many different types of people or things.
- 2,721facultyA natural ability of the mind or body; the teaching staff of a college.
- 2,722feedbackOpinions or reactions given to help someone improve.
- 2,723fighterA person who fights, especially in war or sport.
- 2,724frozenTurned hard and solid because of cold; preserved by freezing.
- 2,725humanityPeople in general; the quality of being kind and caring.
- 2,726innovationThe introduction of new ideas, methods, or products.
- 2,727investTo put money into a business or activity to gain profit.
- 2,728jacketA short coat, usually reaching the waist.
- 2,729legislativeRelating to the making of laws.
- 2,730manualA book of instructions explaining how to use or operate something.
- 2,731ongoingContinuing; still in progress.
- 2,732operatorA person who controls a machine or system.
- 2,733painfulCausing pain.
- 2,734poundA unit of weight; or a unit of British money.
- 2,735preparationThe act of getting ready for something.
- 2,736punchA hard hit with the fist; or a drink made by mixing fruit juices.
- 2,737purpleA color made by mixing red and blue.
- 2,738railroadA track of rails on which trains run; a railway system.
- 2,739registrationThe act of officially recording your name on a list.
- 2,740romanceA loving relationship between two people; a love story.
- 2,741sufficientEnough for a particular purpose.
- 2,742tissueA soft thin paper used for wiping or cleaning; a group of body cells.
- 2,743trailerA short film advertising a movie or show; a vehicle pulled by another.
- 2,744undergroundlocated, operating, or moving below the surface of the ground.
- 2,745versusAgainst, as in a contest or comparison.
- 2,746virtualExisting or happening using computers and the internet rather than physically.
- 2,747announcementA public or formal statement giving information.
- 2,748arsenala collection of weapons, tools, or resources available for a particular purpose.
- 2,749biologicalRelating to biology or to living things.
- 2,750biteTo cut or grip something with the teeth; a small piece bitten off.
- 2,751chipA small piece broken off something; a thin slice of food; an electronic part.
- 2,752concerningCausing worry; on the subject of.
- 2,753dareTo be brave enough to do something; to challenge someone to do something.
- 2,754databaseA large organized collection of data stored in a computer.
- 2,755defineTo say exactly what something means.
- 2,756discriminationUnfair treatment of people based on race, sex, or other differences.
- 2,757disorderAn illness that disrupts normal physical or mental function; a state of confusion.
- 2,758documentaryA film or program giving facts about real events or people.
- 2,759domainAn area of knowledge, activity, or control.
- 2,760dynamicFull of energy and new ideas; constantly changing or active.
- 2,761engagementAn agreement to get married; an arrangement to do something.
- 2,762exploreTo travel through a place to learn about it.
- 2,763favoura kind or helpful act done for someone
- 2,764fewerA smaller number of things.
- 2,765footageA piece of film showing a particular event.
- 2,766graveA hole dug in the ground where a dead person is buried; or very serious.
- 2,767implementationThe act of putting a plan or decision into action.
- 2,768investigateTo examine something carefully to find out the truth.
- 2,769jazzA type of music with strong rhythm and improvisation.
- 2,770laboratoryA room or building used for scientific experiments and research.
- 2,771literaryRelating to literature or written works of art.
- 2,772maskA covering worn over the face to hide or protect it.
- 2,773midnightTwelve o'clock at night.
- 2,774mouseA small furry animal with a long tail; or a device for a computer.
- 2,775pianoA large musical instrument played by pressing keys.
- 2,776praiseWords expressing approval or admiration; to express such approval.
- 2,777presentationA talk in which information is shown or explained to an audience.
- 2,778psychologyThe scientific study of the mind and how it affects behavior.
- 2,779relationThe way in which two or more people or things are connected.
- 2,780rocketA vehicle or device driven by burning fuel, used to travel into space.
- 2,781ruinTo damage or destroy something badly; the remains of a destroyed building.
- 2,782slaveA person who is owned by another and forced to work without pay.
- 2,783stabilityThe state of being steady and not likely to change or fail.
- 2,784steadyFirm and not shaking; regular and continuous.
- 2,785symbolA sign, object, or design that represents an idea or quality.
- 2,786terminalcausing death eventually; having no possibility of cure or recovery.
- 2,787toiletA bowl-shaped device used for getting rid of waste from the body.
- 2,788treatyA formal written agreement between countries.
- 2,789tripleTo make or become three times as great or as many.
- 2,790unlikelyNot likely to happen or be true.
- 2,791affairA matter or event; or a secret romantic relationship.
- 2,792agendaA list of things to be discussed or done.
- 2,793batA specially shaped wooden or metal stick used to hit a ball in sports.
- 2,794bowA knot tied with loops for decoration; to bend the head or body forward.
- 2,795calendarA chart showing the days, weeks, and months of a year.
- 2,796capeA sleeveless garment fastened at the neck and hanging loosely over the shoulders.
- 2,797collectiveDone or shared by all members of a group together.
- 2,798cooperationThe act of working together for a shared purpose.
- 2,799craftAn activity that needs skill in making things by hand; a small boat.
- 2,800darknessThe state of having no light; complete absence of light.