The 3,401–3,500 most common English words

1. 3,401hammerA hand tool with a heavy head used for driving nails or breaking things.
2. 3,402iconA famous person or thing seen as a symbol; a small picture on a screen.
3. 3,403indigenousOriginating in and naturally living in a particular place; native.
4. 3,404infinitewithout limits or end; immeasurably large or great.
5. 3,405installationThe act of putting equipment in place ready to use; an artwork set up in a space.
6. 3,406interto place a dead body in a grave or tomb; to bury.
7. 3,407iranianA person from Iran, or relating to Iran.
8. 3,408legislatureThe group of people with the power to make laws in a country or state.
9. 3,409liabilityA thing or person that causes problems; legal responsibility for something.
10. 3,410marathonA long-distance running race of 26.2 miles (42.195 km), or anything requiring great endurance.
11. 3,411moreoverIn addition; besides what has been said.
12. 3,412oursBelonging to us.
13. 3,413paradeA public procession celebrating a special day or event.
14. 3,414paradisea place or state of perfect happiness and beauty.
15. 3,415politicianA person who works in politics, especially an elected official.
16. 3,416preliminarycoming before the main event or action; introductory or preparatory.
17. 3,417premierethe first public performance or showing of a film, play, or other work.
18. 3,418presidencyThe period during which someone holds the office of president.
19. 3,419reactTo behave or respond in a particular way to something.
20. 3,420realisticSensible and based on what can actually be achieved.
21. 3,421retainTo keep or continue to have something.
22. 3,422satisfactionThe pleasant feeling of getting what you wanted or needed.
23. 3,423scratchA mark or shallow cut made by something sharp; to make such a mark.
24. 3,424shadeAn area sheltered from the sun; a degree of darkness of a color.
25. 3,425sheriffAn elected officer responsible for keeping order in a county.
26. 3,426shyNervous or uncomfortable in the company of other people.
27. 3,427sometimeAt some unknown or unstated time.
28. 3,428strictlyin a way that is exact, firm, or without exception
29. 3,429thouAn old word for 'you', used when speaking to one person.
30. 3,430tiera level or row in a structure arranged one above another.
31. 3,431vocalExpressing opinions freely and loudly; relating to the voice.
32. 3,432warriorA brave or experienced fighter, especially in past times.
33. 3,433yieldTo produce or provide something; or to give way to force or pressure.
34. 3,434admissionThe act of admitting something; permission to enter a place.
35. 3,435baconsalted or smoked meat cut from the back or sides of a pig.
36. 3,436barrierSomething that blocks movement or prevents progress.
37. 3,437burstTo break open or apart suddenly and violently.
38. 3,438castingthe process of selecting actors for parts in a film, play, or other production.
39. 3,439cattleCows and bulls kept on a farm for their meat or milk.
40. 3,440classroomA room in a school where lessons take place.
41. 3,441compromiseAn agreement reached when each side gives up part of what it wants.
42. 3,442convenientEasy to use or well-suited to one's needs; saving time or effort.
43. 3,443cropPlants such as grain, fruit, or vegetables grown by farmers for food.
44. 3,444earthquakeA sudden violent shaking of the ground.
45. 3,445elderlyOld, especially used politely about people of advanced age.
46. 3,446eliminateTo completely remove or get rid of something.
47. 3,447farmerA person who owns or works on a farm.
48. 3,448harborAn area of water by the coast where ships can stay safely.
49. 3,449informTo tell someone about something officially.
50. 3,450ionan atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, giving it a positive or negative charge.
51. 3,451lesbianA woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women.
52. 3,452mathematicsThe study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and their relationships.
53. 3,453medicationMedicine used to treat or prevent illness.
54. 3,454paran equal level or standard.
55. 3,455podcasta digital audio or video program available for streaming or download, usually released as a series of episodes.
56. 3,456portfolioA collection of work samples; a range of investments held by a person.
57. 3,457productivityThe rate at which work or goods are produced.
58. 3,458protocolAn official set of rules for how something should be done.
59. 3,459quietlyIn a way that makes little or no sound.
60. 3,460saladA cold dish of mixed raw vegetables.
61. 3,461scholarshipMoney given to a student to help pay for their education.
62. 3,462screeningThe testing of people for a disease; the showing of a film.
63. 3,463soupA liquid food made by boiling vegetables, meat, or fish in water.
64. 3,464southeastThe direction between south and east.
65. 3,465stakeA pointed wooden or metal post driven into the ground; an amount risked.
66. 3,466strainA force that pulls or stretches; pressure that may cause damage or worry.
67. 3,467swiftMoving or happening quickly; fast.
68. 3,468tackleTo deal with a difficult problem; to try to take hold of someone to stop them.
69. 3,469timelinea visual or written schedule showing events arranged in the order they happen over time.
70. 3,470torturethe act of causing severe physical or mental pain to someone, often as punishment or to extract information.
71. 3,471urgentrequiring immediate action or attention.
72. 3,472verticalgoing straight up and down; perpendicular to the horizon.
73. 3,473violationThe act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement.
74. 3,474walletA small flat case for carrying money, cards, and other small items.
75. 3,475workshopA meeting where people learn or practice a skill together.
76. 3,476aboardon or into a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
77. 3,477abstractExisting as an idea rather than a physical thing; art using shapes not real images.
78. 3,478accentA particular way of pronouncing words from a region or country.
79. 3,479addictionA strong need to keep doing something, often harmful.
80. 3,480awakeNot asleep; conscious.
81. 3,481beamA line of light from the sun or a lamp; a wide smile; to smile broadly.
82. 3,482bindinghaving legal or moral force; obligatory and must be obeyed.
83. 3,483blankempty; containing nothing written or printed.
84. 3,484buffaloa large, heavy wild ox native to North America or Africa.
85. 3,485convictionA strong belief or opinion; the act of finding someone guilty in court.
86. 3,486corruptDishonest, especially willing to act illegally for money or power.
87. 3,487cowA large female farm animal kept for milk and meat.
88. 3,488curveA bend in a line, road, or surface; to bend.
89. 3,489depressedFeeling very sad and without hope.
90. 3,490diningRelating to eating meals, especially the main meal.
91. 3,491durationthe length of time that something lasts.
92. 3,492encouragingGiving hope, confidence, or support.
93. 3,493fifteenThe number 15.
94. 3,494grandmotherThe mother of one's father or mother.
95. 3,495harshCruel, severe, or unpleasant.
96. 3,496hornThe hard pointed growth on an animal's head; a device that makes a warning sound.
97. 3,497hurryTo move or do something quickly; to rush.
98. 3,498immuneProtected against a particular disease; not affected by something.
99. 3,499inflationA general rise in prices over time, reducing the value of money.
100. 3,500inspectionA careful examination to check the condition of something.