The 2,901–3,000 most common English words

1. 2,901preventionThe act of stopping something bad from happening.
2. 2,902publiclyIn a way that is seen or known by people; openly.
3. 2,903pumpA device for forcing liquid or gas into or out of something.
4. 2,904revengeHarm done to someone in return for harm they caused; to get even.
5. 2,905slipTo slide suddenly and lose your balance; a small mistake.
6. 2,906spareKept in reserve for use when needed; extra.
7. 2,907specialistA person with special knowledge or skill in a particular field.
8. 2,908strangerA person you do not know.
9. 2,909submitTo give or send something to someone in authority for a decision.
10. 2,910surprisingCausing surprise; unexpected.
11. 2,911tapA device that controls the flow of water; or to hit lightly.
12. 2,912tourismthe business or activity of traveling for pleasure, often to visit places of interest
13. 2,913volunteerA person who offers to do something without being paid; to offer freely.
14. 2,914acceptableGood enough; allowed or approved.
15. 2,915auctiona public sale in which items are sold to the highest bidder.
16. 2,916challengingDifficult in an interesting way that tests your ability.
17. 2,917chaosA state of complete confusion and disorder.
18. 2,918concentrationThe ability to focus all your attention on something.
19. 2,919coppera reddish-brown metal used in wiring and plumbing.
20. 2,920corpa military unit or organization; a group of people acting together for a common purpose.
21. 2,921corpsAn organized branch of the military; a group with a shared activity.
22. 2,922dawnThe first light of day; the time when the sun rises.
23. 2,923disputeAn argument or disagreement; to argue about something.
24. 2,924earningsThe money a person or company earns.
25. 2,925frequentHappening or doing something often.
26. 2,926hilariousextremely funny; causing great amusement.
27. 2,927marginThe empty space at the edge of a page; a small amount by which something is won.
28. 2,928mechanismA part of a machine that does a particular job; a system that produces a result.
29. 2,929moderateNeither very large nor very small; not extreme.
30. 2,930operaA dramatic musical work in which the words are sung.
31. 2,931overcomeTo successfully deal with or defeat a problem or difficulty.
32. 2,932parallelextending in the same direction and always the same distance apart; never meeting.
33. 2,933passageA narrow way through; a section of a piece of writing.
34. 2,934pitA deep hole in the ground.
35. 2,935psychologicalRelating to the mind and the way it works.
36. 2,936questA long search for something; a journey to achieve a goal.
37. 2,937radiationEnergy sent out as waves or particles, such as from the sun or nuclear material.
38. 2,938strokeA sudden blocking of blood flow to the brain; a single movement or hit.
39. 2,939tuneA series of musical notes that form a pleasing melody.
40. 2,940utilityUsefulness; a public service such as water, gas, or electricity.
41. 2,941vesselA ship or large boat; a tube carrying liquid in a body or plant.
42. 2,942weedA wild plant that grows where it is not wanted; informal word for marijuana.
43. 2,943whereverIn or to any place.
44. 2,944acquisitionThe act of gaining or buying something, especially a company.
45. 2,945animeA style of animation originating from Japan, characterized by colorful artwork and fantastical themes.
46. 2,946announceTo make something known publicly and officially.
47. 2,947autumnthe season between summer and winter, when leaves fall from trees.
48. 2,948boldConfident and brave; not afraid to take risks.
49. 2,949breatheTo take air into the lungs and let it out again.
50. 2,950classicalRelating to traditional serious music; or of lasting cultural value.
51. 2,951classifiedofficially declared secret and restricted from public access.
52. 2,952clipA small device for holding things together; a short piece of film.
53. 2,953conspiracyA secret plan by a group to do something harmful or illegal.
54. 2,954controversyPublic disagreement and argument about something.
55. 2,955convinceTo make someone believe that something is true.
56. 2,956encounterAn unexpected meeting; to meet or experience something.
57. 2,957equalityThe state of being equal, especially in rights and opportunities.
58. 2,958examA formal test of knowledge or ability.
59. 2,959examinationA careful inspection, especially a medical check or a test.
60. 2,960federationA group of states or organizations united under a central authority while keeping some independence.
61. 2,961fiscalRelating to government money, taxes, and spending.
62. 2,962guardianA person who protects or looks after someone or something.
63. 2,963homelessHaving no home to live in.
64. 2,964instrumentA device used to make music, such as a piano or guitar.
65. 2,965interventionThe act of becoming involved in a situation to change what happens.
66. 2,966loverA person who loves another, especially in a romantic relationship.
67. 2,967mainstreamThe ideas and styles that are accepted by most people as normal.
68. 2,968menuA list of the dishes available at a restaurant.
69. 2,969mutualFelt or done by each toward the other; shared.
70. 2,970offenseAn act that breaks a rule or law; the feeling of being upset or insulted.
71. 2,971oralSpoken rather than written; relating to the mouth.
72. 2,972panicA sudden strong feeling of fear that prevents clear thinking.
73. 2,973pursueTo follow or try to achieve a goal over a period of time.
74. 2,974realiseto become aware of or understand something.
75. 2,975requirementSomething that is needed or that must be done.
76. 2,976ripA torn place or hole; to tear something quickly and roughly.
77. 2,977scopeThe range of subjects, area, or extent that something deals with.
78. 2,978segmentOne of the parts into which something is divided.
79. 2,979spectrumA range of related things; the band of colors that light separates into.
80. 2,980terrorA feeling of extreme fear.
81. 2,981ventureA new project, especially a risky business; to dare to go somewhere risky.
82. 2,982virtuallyAlmost completely; in effect, though not officially.
83. 2,983alphaThe first letter of the Greek alphabet; the leader of a group.
84. 2,984arrangementThe way things are organized or planned; an agreement.
85. 2,985brickA hard block of baked clay used for building.
86. 2,986considerableLarge in amount, size, or degree.
87. 2,987conventionalFollowing accepted customs or usual ways; traditional.
88. 2,988emperorThe male ruler of an empire.
89. 2,989enormousExtremely large in size or amount.
90. 2,990forgiveTo stop feeling angry toward someone for something they did.
91. 2,991garageA building where a car is kept or repaired.
92. 2,992gatheringAn event when people come together; a meeting.
93. 2,993inquiryAn official investigation; a request for information.
94. 2,994inspectorAn official who examines things to check they are correct or safe.
95. 2,995lionA large wild cat with a mane, living mainly in Africa.
96. 2,996lonelyUnhappy because of being alone or without friends.
97. 2,997mercyKindness shown toward someone you have power over.
98. 2,998neverthelessIn spite of that; however.
99. 2,999outerOn the outside; furthest from the center.
100. 3,000oxygenA gas in the air, with no color or smell, needed for living things to breathe.