The 4,601–4,700 most common English words
- 4,601desktopThe main screen area of a computer where files and icons are displayed, or a type of computer designed to sit on a desk.
- 4,602dialTo call a phone number by entering its digits.
- 4,603directorya book or database listing names, addresses, or other information in an organized way.
- 4,604dischargeto officially release someone from a place such as a hospital.
- 4,605eliminationthe process of removing or getting rid of something completely
- 4,606guildan organized association of people with shared interests or a common trade.
- 4,607halta complete stop of movement or activity.
- 4,608impressTo make someone feel admiration or respect.
- 4,609inabilitythe state of being unable to do something
- 4,610incomingarriving or coming in; received from outside.
- 4,611jarA glass or pottery container with a wide opening, used for storing food.
- 4,612litigationthe process of taking legal action or engaging in a lawsuit
- 4,613mentorAn experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced.
- 4,614merchandisegoods or products that are bought and sold in trade.
- 4,615monka man who is a member of a religious community and lives apart from society.
- 4,616normA usual or expected way of behaving; a standard.
- 4,617occupyTo fill or take up a space, time, or position.
- 4,618orthodoxfollowing established or traditional beliefs and practices.
- 4,619overheadabove your head; in the sky above you.
- 4,620painterA person who paints pictures or surfaces.
- 4,621pistola small firearm designed to be held and fired with one hand.
- 4,622printera machine that prints text or images onto paper.
- 4,623pronehaving a tendency to do something, especially something undesirable.
- 4,624readilyQuickly and willingly; easily.
- 4,625regimenta large military unit, typically commanded by a colonel.
- 4,626reuniona gathering of people who have been separated for a period of time.
- 4,627revivala return to life, popularity, or activity after a period of decline.
- 4,628sanctuarya place of safety or refuge
- 4,629siegea military operation in which forces surround a place and cut off supplies to force a surrender.
- 4,630sixtyThe number equal to six times ten; 60.
- 4,631sleeveThe part of a piece of clothing that covers the arm.
- 4,632sonicrelating to sound or sound waves.
- 4,633soundtrackthe recorded music accompanying a film, TV show, or video game.
- 4,634spinethe column of bones running down the center of the back; the backbone.
- 4,635sustainTo keep something going over time; to support or maintain it.
- 4,636tenurea permanent position, especially at a university, guaranteed after a probationary period.
- 4,637textureThe feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or substance.
- 4,638thankfulFeeling or expressing gratitude; grateful.
- 4,639translateTo express words from one language into another.
- 4,640treasurera person responsible for managing the finances of an organization.
- 4,641trianglea flat shape with three straight sides and three angles.
- 4,642unclearNot easy to understand or see; confusing.
- 4,643wizarda person who has magical powers, often depicted wearing a long robe and pointed hat.
- 4,644affectionA gentle feeling of fondness or liking toward someone.
- 4,645airplaneA vehicle with wings and engines that flies through the air.
- 4,646altitudethe height of something above sea level or the ground.
- 4,647beautifullyin a beautiful or pleasing manner
- 4,648biblicalRelating to or resembling something described in the Bible; of enormous or dramatic scale.
- 4,649competenthaving the necessary ability or skill to do something successfully.
- 4,650countrysiderural land away from towns and cities.
- 4,651cranea large machine used for lifting and moving very heavy objects
- 4,652debrisscattered pieces of waste or remains from something broken or destroyed.
- 4,653delegationthe act of entrusting tasks or authority to another person or group.
- 4,654demographicRelating to the makeup of a population, such as age or income.
- 4,655donorA person who gives something, such as money, blood, or an organ.
- 4,656educateTo teach someone or give them knowledge over time.
- 4,657enrollmentThe act of officially registering or being registered in a course, school, or program.
- 4,658exceedTo be greater than a particular number, amount, or limit.
- 4,659fiercevery strong, violent, or intense in nature or degree.
- 4,660garlicA strong-smelling plant bulb used to flavor food.
- 4,661gratitudethe feeling of being thankful and appreciative toward someone.
- 4,662hailsmall balls of ice that fall from the sky during a storm.
- 4,663heroina highly addictive illegal drug derived from morphine, used as a narcotic.
- 4,664illustrationA picture in a book or text; an example used to explain something.
- 4,665imposeTo force something on someone, such as a rule or opinion.
- 4,666indicatorA sign or signal that shows the state or level of something.
- 4,667inequalitythe condition of being unequal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.
- 4,668leisurefree time when one is not working or occupied with duties.
- 4,669lendTo give something to someone for a time, expecting it back.
- 4,670loungea comfortable room or area where people can sit and relax.
- 4,671luckilyby good fortune; fortunately.
- 4,672manuscriptAn unpublished or handwritten text of a book, article, or other work.
- 4,673minta plant or flavoring with a cool, fresh taste, often used in candy or gum.
- 4,674notificationa message or notice that informs someone about something.
- 4,675outlineA line showing the shape or edge of something; a summary of main points.
- 4,676pastaA type of Italian food made from flour and water, shaped into various forms such as spaghetti or penne.
- 4,677politeHaving or showing good manners and respect for others.
- 4,678receiptA written or printed acknowledgment that something has been received, especially a payment.
- 4,679recogniseto identify someone or something from previous knowledge or experience.
- 4,680reliabilityThe quality of being trustworthy and performing consistently.
- 4,681researcherA person who studies a subject carefully to discover new facts.
- 4,682runwaya strip of ground used by aircraft for taking off and landing.
- 4,683sculptureA work of art made by shaping stone, metal, or other material.
- 4,684sensorA device that detects changes such as light, heat, or movement.
- 4,685showcaseto display or present something to show its best qualities
- 4,686subsidiaryA company controlled by or belonging to a larger parent company.
- 4,687tenthThe ordinal number equal to position number ten in a sequence.
- 4,688theologyThe study of religion and the nature of God.
- 4,689underwaterBelow the surface of the water.
- 4,690velocityThe speed of something in a given direction.
- 4,691waxto gradually increase in size, strength, or intensity.
- 4,692accountabilityThe state of being responsible for your actions and decisions.
- 4,693aerialrelating to or taking place in the air; seen from above
- 4,694albeitalthough; even though
- 4,695alcoholica person who is addicted to alcoholic drinks.
- 4,696ambitionA strong desire to achieve something.
- 4,697ammunitiona supply of bullets, shells, or other projectiles used in firearms or weapons.
- 4,698anthema song adopted as a symbol of a nation, group, or cause.
- 4,699bakeTo cook food using dry heat in an oven.
- 4,700batcha quantity of things made or processed at one time