The 4,901–5,000 most common English words

1. 4,901mankindall human beings collectively; the human race.
2. 4,902metrica standard of measurement used to evaluate or track performance.
3. 4,903militiaA military force made up of ordinary citizens rather than professional soldiers.
4. 4,904nodea point in a network or system where lines or connections meet.
5. 4,905openera tool or device used to open something, such as a bottle or can.
6. 4,906pointlesshaving no purpose or use; serving no useful function.
7. 4,907proximitythe state of being near in space or time
8. 4,908qualificationA skill, quality, or experience that makes someone suitable for a particular role or activity.
9. 4,909rangera person whose job is to look after a forest, park, or area of countryside.
10. 4,910sadnessthe feeling of being unhappy or sorrowful.
11. 4,911selectivecarefully choosing only certain things or people; not accepting everything.
12. 4,912shinyhaving a smooth, bright surface that reflects light.
13. 4,913socialismA political and economic system in which the means of production and distribution are owned or regulated collectively, often by the state.
14. 4,914sourHaving a sharp, acidic taste; not sweet.
15. 4,915spoonA utensil with a small bowl-shaped end and a handle, used for eating or stirring.
16. 4,916stressfulcausing mental or emotional stress; full of pressure or worry.
17. 4,917terracea flat outdoor area next to a building, used for relaxing or dining.
18. 4,918thiefA person who steals.
19. 4,919tribunalA court or other formal body with authority to judge and resolve disputes.
20. 4,920undoubtedlywithout doubt; certainly
21. 4,921verifyTo check that something is true or correct.
22. 4,922villaina wicked or evil person, especially in a story.
23. 4,923whistlea small device that makes a high-pitched sound when air is blown through it; also the act of making such a sound.
24. 4,924yearlyhappening once a year or every year.
25. 4,925abusivetreating someone in a harmful, cruel, or offensive way
26. 4,926alleyA narrow passage between or behind buildings.
27. 4,927appetitea strong desire for food or something else.
28. 4,928backyardThe area of ground behind a house.
29. 4,929billboardA large outdoor sign used for advertising, typically placed alongside a road.
30. 4,930bullya person who uses strength or power to harm or frighten others who are weaker.
31. 4,931calculateTo work out an amount or answer using numbers.
32. 4,932consultTo ask a person for advice or information.
33. 4,933distinguishTo recognize or show the difference between things.
34. 4,934dominateTo have control or power over something or someone.
35. 4,935dynastyA sequence of rulers from the same family, or a period of their rule.
36. 4,936economistA person who studies the economy and how money is used.
37. 4,937extensivelyto a large or wide degree; thoroughly and in great detail
38. 4,938foreheadThe part of the face above the eyes and below the hairline.
39. 4,939forgivenessthe act of stopping feelings of anger toward someone who has wronged you
40. 4,940gema precious or semiprecious stone, especially when cut and polished.
41. 4,941glenA narrow valley, especially in Scotland or Ireland.
42. 4,942hypothesisAn idea suggested as an explanation, to be tested by study.
43. 4,943illegallyin a way that is against the law.
44. 4,944informalrelaxed and casual; not official or formal.
45. 4,945markerA pen with a thick tip used for writing or highlighting; a sign or marker.
46. 4,946marshAn area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons and typically remains waterlogged at all times.
47. 4,947maturitythe quality of behaving in a sensible and adult way; the state of being fully developed.
48. 4,948messydirty or untidy; in a state of disorder.
49. 4,949ninjaa person trained in ancient Japanese martial arts and stealth techniques, historically used as a spy or assassin.
50. 4,950optimisticHopeful and confident about the future.
51. 4,951owla nocturnal bird with large eyes, a hooked beak, and the ability to rotate its head widely.
52. 4,952parentingThe activity of raising and caring for a child.
53. 4,953pharmacyA store where medicines and drugs are dispensed and sold.
54. 4,954problematiccausing problems or difficulties; hard to deal with.
55. 4,955processora chip or system that performs calculations and runs programs in a computer.
56. 4,956promotionalrelating to advertising or publicity intended to increase sales or awareness.
57. 4,957prospectiveExpected or likely to happen in the future; potential.
58. 4,958psychiatricrelating to the branch of medicine that deals with mental disorders.
59. 4,959regulateTo control something by rules; to keep it at the right level.
60. 4,960renaissancea revival or renewed interest in something, especially art, culture, or learning.
61. 4,961repealTo officially cancel or remove a law.
62. 4,962roastTo cook food by dry heat in an oven or over a fire.
63. 4,963rubbishWaste material or unwanted things; trash.
64. 4,964sagaa long story of heroic achievement or dramatic events, often spanning many years or generations.
65. 4,965salonan establishment where hairdressing, beauty treatments, or similar services are provided.
66. 4,966seventeenThe number equal to ten plus seven (17).
67. 4,967sodiumA soft silver-white chemical element found in salt.
68. 4,968surplusan amount left over after needs have been met; an excess.
69. 4,969swallowTo make food or drink pass down the throat into the stomach.
70. 4,970systematicdone according to a fixed plan or system; methodical and organized.
71. 4,971unacceptableNot satisfactory or allowable; too bad to be accepted.
72. 4,972unawarehaving no knowledge of something; not conscious of something.
73. 4,973uncommonNot common; rare or unusual.
74. 4,974underwayin progress; having already started
75. 4,975unstableLikely to change suddenly or collapse; not firm or steady.
76. 4,976upstairsOn or to a higher floor of a building.
77. 4,977vagueNot clear or precise; uncertain in meaning or character.
78. 4,978weevery small or very early (informal).
79. 4,979zipto fasten something using a zipper
80. 4,980abundancea very large quantity of something; more than enough.
81. 4,981anta small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for its strength and hard work.
82. 4,982antiqueSomething old and valuable, often collected for its age and craftsmanship.
83. 4,983autonomythe right or ability to make one's own choices and act independently.
84. 4,984baptista person who belongs to the Baptist Christian denomination, which emphasizes baptism of adult believers by full immersion.
85. 4,985behavioralRelating to the way a person or animal behaves.
86. 4,986bookinga reservation made in advance for accommodation, travel, or an event.
87. 4,987breezeA light gentle wind.
88. 4,988carnivala festive public celebration or traveling amusement show with rides, games, and entertainment.
89. 4,989commodityA raw material or product that can be bought and sold.
90. 4,990congressmanA male member of a country's law-making body.
91. 4,991cooperativewilling to work together with others toward a common goal.
92. 4,992corala hard, rocklike substance formed from the skeletons of tiny sea creatures, often forming reefs; typically pink or red in color.
93. 4,993correlationA connection or relationship between two or more things.
94. 4,994correspondentA journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular topic.
95. 4,995couponA voucher that gives the holder a discount or special offer.
96. 4,996curtainA piece of cloth hung to cover a window.
97. 4,997dentista doctor who specializes in the care and treatment of teeth.
98. 4,998doughA thick mixture of flour and water, used to make bread or pastry.
99. 4,999envelopeA flat paper container used for sending letters.
100. 5,000fadeTo slowly become less bright, clear, or strong.