The 4,401–4,500 most common English words

  1. 4,401sweepTo clean a floor with a brush; a complete and decisive victory.
  2. 4,402tacticalrelating to carefully planned actions to achieve a specific goal, especially in a military or competitive situation.
  3. 4,403therapistA person trained to treat mental or physical problems.
  4. 4,404thereafterafter that time; from then on.
  5. 4,405thoroughComplete and careful, with attention to every detail.
  6. 4,406tuitionThe fee charged for instruction, especially at a school or university.
  7. 4,407tumorAn abnormal growth of cells in the body.
  8. 4,408wholesaleselling goods in large quantities at lower prices, typically to retailers.
  9. 4,409architecturalrelating to the design and construction of buildings.
  10. 4,410artillerylarge, heavy guns used in warfare, typically mounted on wheels or fixed positions.
  11. 4,411canvasA strong cloth on which artists paint pictures.
  12. 4,412canyona deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually formed by a river.
  13. 4,413cheekOne of the two soft parts on each side of the face below the eyes.
  14. 4,414circularhaving the shape of a circle; round
  15. 4,415circulationThe continuous movement of blood through the body, or the spread of something through a system.
  16. 4,416clearancethe amount of space between two objects that allows passage or movement.
  17. 4,417coincidencea remarkable occurrence of events happening at the same time by chance.
  18. 4,418comediana person who performs comedy to make people laugh
  19. 4,419conscienceThe inner sense of what is right and wrong that guides behavior.
  20. 4,420cooleran insulated container used to keep food and drinks cold
  21. 4,421countlessToo many to count; very many.
  22. 4,422curryto seek to gain approval or goodwill through flattery or devoted effort.
  23. 4,423dameAn older or respectable woman.
  24. 4,424dedicationstrong commitment and effort given to a particular purpose or goal.
  25. 4,425detentionthe punishment of being kept at school after hours, or the act of being held in custody.
  26. 4,426employTo give someone a job; or to make use of something.
  27. 4,427enforceTo make people obey a law or rule.
  28. 4,428explicitStated clearly and in detail; leaving nothing implied.
  29. 4,429explicitlyIn a clear and direct way, leaving no doubt.
  30. 4,430fluA common contagious illness caused by a virus, with symptoms like fever, body aches, and fatigue.
  31. 4,431fractionA small part of a whole; a number that is not a whole number.
  32. 4,432infantrysoldiers who fight on foot, as opposed to cavalry or armored units.
  33. 4,433integralEssential or necessary to make a whole complete.
  34. 4,434investorA person who puts money into a business to make a profit.
  35. 4,435lightlyWith little force or weight; gently.
  36. 4,436marblea small, hard glass or clay ball used as a toy.
  37. 4,437maritimerelating to the sea or navigation and commerce on the sea.
  38. 4,438meltTo change from a solid into a liquid because of heat.
  39. 4,439nomineeA person who has been officially suggested for a job or award.
  40. 4,440oatha solemn promise, often made before a witness or in a formal ceremony.
  41. 4,441offencethe act of upsetting or insulting someone; a feeling of hurt or annoyance.
  42. 4,442peeto urinate
  43. 4,443pillowA soft cushion for resting the head while sleeping.
  44. 4,444pirateA person who attacks and robs ships at sea.
  45. 4,445polarrelating to the North or South Pole, or the areas around them.
  46. 4,446predictionA statement about what will happen in the future.
  47. 4,447previewA sample or advance showing of something before it is officially available.
  48. 4,448puzzleA game or problem designed to test cleverness; to confuse someone.
  49. 4,449rappera person who performs rap music, speaking or chanting rhyming lyrics over a beat.
  50. 4,450reconstructionthe process of rebuilding or restoring something that has been damaged or destroyed.
  51. 4,451renownedwidely known and admired for something important
  52. 4,452revelationA surprising fact made known; the act of revealing something.
  53. 4,453scholarA person who studies a subject deeply and has great knowledge of it.
  54. 4,454skirtA piece of clothing worn by women that hangs from the waist.
  55. 4,455sociallyIn a way relating to society and spending time with others.
  56. 4,456spaa place where people go to improve their health or appearance through treatments such as massages and baths.
  57. 4,457sprintto run at full speed for a short distance.
  58. 4,458stirTo move a liquid around with a spoon or stick; to mix.
  59. 4,459substantiallyto a great or significant extent; largely.
  60. 4,460superbExtremely impressive or excellent in quality.
  61. 4,461supposedlyAccording to what is generally believed or claimed.
  62. 4,462tabA labeled marker for selecting a page or section; a small projecting part.
  63. 4,463tendencyA way of behaving or doing something that is likely to happen.
  64. 4,464toasta short speech given in honor of someone, accompanied by a drink.
  65. 4,465touchdownA score in American football made by crossing the goal line.
  66. 4,466trekto make a long, difficult journey, especially on foot.
  67. 4,467trickyDifficult to deal with in a skillful way; requiring care and skill.
  68. 4,468triumpha great victory or achievement, or the joy that comes from it.
  69. 4,469underwearclothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin.
  70. 4,470viableAble to work successfully or to be done in a practical way.
  71. 4,471waistthe part of the body between the ribs and the hips
  72. 4,472witThe ability to say clever and funny things; sharp intelligence.
  73. 4,473wreckto damage or destroy something completely.
  74. 4,474absurdWildly unreasonable or illogical; ridiculously foolish.
  75. 4,475accessoriesitems such as bags, jewelry, or scarves that are worn or carried to complement an outfit.
  76. 4,476ambitiousHaving a strong desire to succeed or achieve something.
  77. 4,477amidIn the middle of; surrounded by.
  78. 4,478balletA classical form of dance with precise, graceful movements, often performed on stage.
  79. 4,479bargainSomething bought at a lower price than usual; a good deal.
  80. 4,480binaryconsisting of two parts or based on a system of two elements.
  81. 4,481blendTo mix things together smoothly; a mixture made by combining things.
  82. 4,482braketo slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake.
  83. 4,483businessmanA man who works in business, especially at a senior level.
  84. 4,484cabAn informal word for a taxi.
  85. 4,485collisionan instance of one moving object hitting another
  86. 4,486compassionA strong feeling of sympathy for those who are suffering.
  87. 4,487correctionA change made to correct a mistake.
  88. 4,488coughto expel air from the lungs suddenly with a sharp sound, often due to illness or irritation.
  89. 4,489criticA person who gives opinions about the good and bad qualities of something.
  90. 4,490depotA place where vehicles, goods, or supplies are stored.
  91. 4,491distressa state of great pain, suffering, or worry.
  92. 4,492documentationwritten records or official papers that provide information or proof of something.
  93. 4,493dramaticallyIn a sudden or striking way; greatly.
  94. 4,494elegantGraceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
  95. 4,495elevatorA machine that carries people between floors of a building.
  96. 4,496executeTo carry out a plan, order, or task; to run a computer program.
  97. 4,497feasta large and elaborate meal, often for a celebration.
  98. 4,498frosta thin layer of ice that forms on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing.
  99. 4,499heralda person or thing that signals the approach of something; a forerunner or sign.
  100. 4,500hiketo walk a long distance, especially in nature or on a trail.