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