The 3,001–3,100 most common English words
- 3,001pipeA tube used to carry water, gas, or oil.
- 3,002poemA piece of writing arranged in lines, often with rhythm or rhyme.
- 3,003powderA dry substance made of very fine, loose particles.
- 3,004racismUnfair treatment of people because of their race.
- 3,005rudebehaving in an impolite or offensive way.
- 3,006screwA pointed metal pin turned to fasten things together.
- 3,007seventhComing after the sixth in order or position.
- 3,008shelterA place that protects from danger or bad weather; to protect.
- 3,009signatureA person's name written by themselves in their own way.
- 3,010spidera small eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects.
- 3,011tributesomething done, said, or given to show respect or admiration for someone.
- 3,012triggerSomething that causes an event to happen; the part of a gun you press to fire.
- 3,013varyTo be different or to change from one case to another.
- 3,014venueThe place where an event such as a concert or meeting is held.
- 3,015abortionThe deliberate ending of a pregnancy before birth.
- 3,016accuracyThe quality of being correct and exact.
- 3,017artificialMade by people rather than occurring naturally; not real.
- 3,018beneathIn or to a lower position than something; under.
- 3,019bulletA small metal object fired from a gun.
- 3,020consistentlyIn a way that is always the same; reliably.
- 3,021conversionThe act of changing something from one form or use to another.
- 3,022copyrightThe legal right to control who can copy a creative work.
- 3,023countiesadministrative divisions of a state or country, smaller than a state but larger than a city.
- 3,024democratA member of one of the two main political parties in the United States.
- 3,025depositAn amount of money put into a bank account; to put money in.
- 3,026destinationThe place to which someone or something is going.
- 3,027dirtEarth or soil, especially when it is loose or dirty.
- 3,028diverseIncluding many different types of people or things.
- 3,029divineComing from or like God; extremely good or beautiful.
- 3,030exclusivelyOnly; for one purpose, person, or group and no other.
- 3,031exportTo send goods to another country to sell; goods sent in this way.
- 3,032formerlyin the past; at an earlier time
- 3,033functionalWorking well and serving a useful purpose.
- 3,034gatherTo bring or come together in one place.
- 3,035grandfatherThe father of one's father or mother.
- 3,036habitSomething you do regularly, often without thinking about it.
- 3,037jealousFeeling unhappy because you want what someone else has.
- 3,038lazyUnwilling to work or use energy.
- 3,039mamaAn informal, affectionate word for mother.
- 3,040municipalrelating to a town or city and its local government.
- 3,041navalrelating to a navy or warships.
- 3,042neutralNot taking either side in a disagreement; not strong in color or feeling.
- 3,043nobleHaving high moral qualities; showing greatness of character.
- 3,044popularityThe state of being liked or admired by many people.
- 3,045relateTo see or show a connection between things.
- 3,046robotA machine that can do tasks automatically, often like a person.
- 3,047sacredHoly; connected with religion and deserving great respect.
- 3,048shoeA covering for the foot, usually made of leather or other strong material.
- 3,049spyA person who secretly collects information about others; to watch secretly.
- 3,050suspensiona temporary stopping or interruption of something
- 3,051terrorismThe use of violence for political aims to create fear.
- 3,052toxicPoisonous; harmful to living things.
- 3,053treasuryA place where money and valuable things are kept; a government finance department.
- 3,054tunnelA passage built underground or through a hill for travel.
- 3,055upgradeto raise something to a higher standard, version, or quality.
- 3,056warrantAn official document allowing the police to act; to justify or deserve.
- 3,057woundAn injury to the body, especially a cut; to injure someone.
- 3,058activelyIn an energetic and involved way.
- 3,059assetSomething or someone useful or valuable; property owned.
- 3,060bakera person who makes and sells bread and other baked goods.
- 3,061brushA tool with stiff hairs used for cleaning, painting, or grooming.
- 3,062burdenA heavy load; a difficult responsibility or worry.
- 3,063casualRelaxed and informal; not formal or dressy.
- 3,064charterA document granting rights; to hire a vehicle for private use.
- 3,065chefA professional cook, especially the head cook in a restaurant.
- 3,066civilianA person who is not a member of the armed forces or police.
- 3,067coalitionA temporary union of groups or parties for a common purpose.
- 3,068complainTo say that you are unhappy or dissatisfied with something.
- 3,069controversialCausing a lot of public disagreement and argument.
- 3,070differentlyIn a way that is not the same; in another way.
- 3,071disciplineControlled behavior gained through training; a subject of study.
- 3,072dominantMost powerful, important, or noticeable.
- 3,073essayA short piece of writing on a particular subject.
- 3,074expenseThe money spent on something; a cost.
- 3,075furthermoreIn addition; also; besides.
- 3,076graphicRelating to visual images; a picture or design.
- 3,077instantlyImmediately; at once.
- 3,078invasionThe act of entering a place by force, especially by an army.
- 3,079laptopA small portable computer that can be carried and used on the lap.
- 3,080legendaryvery famous and admired, often spoken about in stories or history.
- 3,081makerA person or thing that makes something.
- 3,082outdoorHappening or used in the open air, not inside a building.
- 3,083palmThe inner surface of the hand; a type of tropical tree.
- 3,084photographA picture made with a camera.
- 3,085poleA long thin rounded piece of wood or metal.
- 3,086puba place where alcoholic drinks are sold and consumed, common in Britain and Ireland.
- 3,087receptionA formal social event to welcome people; the area where guests are received.
- 3,088recipeA set of instructions for preparing a particular dish.
- 3,089regulatoryRelating to rules that control an activity or industry.
- 3,090rubberA small object made of rubber used to remove pencil marks from paper.
- 3,091serialdoing something repeatedly over time, or arranged in a series.
- 3,092shedto cast off or lose a natural covering such as skin, leaves, or hair
- 3,093snakeA long thin reptile with no legs.
- 3,094strictDemanding that rules be obeyed; firm and severe.
- 3,095subsequentlyhappening or coming after something else; afterward.
- 3,096substanceA type of material with particular physical properties.
- 3,097suggestionAn idea or plan offered for someone to consider.
- 3,098syndromeA group of symptoms that together show a particular medical condition.
- 3,099ultraBeyond the usual range or limit; extremely.
- 3,100unexpectedNot expected or planned; surprising.