The 5,001–5,100 most common English words
- 5,001fatigueextreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion.
- 5,002fellowshipa grant or position given to support a person's study or research.
- 5,003fictionalnot real; existing only in stories or imagination.
- 5,004fragileeasily broken or damaged; delicate.
- 5,005fringethe outer edge or margin of an area or group
- 5,006fulfillto achieve or carry out something desired, promised, or required
- 5,007graniteA hard, coarse-grained igneous rock commonly used in construction and decoration.
- 5,008handbookA small reference book giving information or instructions on a particular subject.
- 5,009hardyable to endure difficult conditions; robust and resilient
- 5,010instinctA natural tendency to behave in a certain way without learning it.
- 5,011ironyA situation where the opposite of what you expect happens; humor in this.
- 5,012judgementThe ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions.
- 5,013judiciaryThe branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice through courts.
- 5,014legiona vast number of people or things; a multitude.
- 5,015lethalcausing or able to cause death; deadly.
- 5,016limeA small, green citrus fruit with sour juice.
- 5,017livelyFull of energy, excitement, and activity; animated and spirited.
- 5,018logisticsthe detailed planning and organization of a complex operation, especially involving transportation and supply.
- 5,019maidA woman employed to do household or hotel cleaning work.
- 5,020maplea tree known for its distinctive lobed leaves and sweet sap, often used to make syrup.
- 5,021mindsetA fixed attitude or way of thinking that shapes how a person understands and responds to situations.
- 5,022mistressa female teacher or a woman who has authority or control over others.
- 5,023moralityPrinciples about what is right and wrong behavior.
- 5,024mortalSubject to death; not living forever.
- 5,025nonprofitAn organization that works to help others rather than to make money.
- 5,026operativein effect; functioning or active.
- 5,027pickupThe act of collecting someone or something; a small truck with an open back.
- 5,028prestigiousHighly respected and admired, usually because of importance or high quality.
- 5,029promptQuick and without delay; a reminder or cue to do something.
- 5,030radiusthe distance from the center of a circle to its edge.
- 5,031refereeAn official who watches a sports match and makes sure the rules are followed.
- 5,032relaya race or task in which each member of a team takes a turn in sequence.
- 5,033rigA large structure used for drilling oil or gas from the ground or seabed.
- 5,034scrollto move text or images on a screen up, down, or sideways.
- 5,035sovereigntysupreme power or authority to govern a state or country without outside interference.
- 5,036stunta daring or difficult act performed to entertain or impress people.
- 5,037sunlightThe natural light that comes from the sun.
- 5,038surfto ride on waves while standing or lying on a surfboard.
- 5,039symbolicrepresenting something else by way of a symbol; not literal but meaningful.
- 5,040synca state of working together at the same time or rate; synchronization.
- 5,041taxpayerA person who pays taxes to the government.
- 5,042thrustto push something with force in a particular direction.
- 5,043trilogya group of three related works, such as books, films, or plays.
- 5,044wheelchaira chair mounted on wheels, used by people who cannot walk due to illness, injury, or disability.
- 5,045allowanceA fixed amount of money given regularly for personal expenses.
- 5,046arbitraryBased on random choice or personal whim rather than reason or logic.
- 5,047autonomousActing independently without outside control.
- 5,048baitsomething used to lure fish or animals into a trap or onto a hook.
- 5,049barkto make the sharp loud cry of a dog
- 5,050bloggerA person who regularly writes and publishes content on a blog.
- 5,051brotherhooda feeling of close friendship and loyalty shared among a group of men.
- 5,052buddhistrelating to Buddhism, or a person who follows the teachings of Buddha.
- 5,053buildera person or company that constructs buildings or other structures.
- 5,054carriageA horse-drawn vehicle used for transporting people.
- 5,055censorshipthe suppression or prohibition of speech, writing, or other content deemed harmful or sensitive by an authority.
- 5,056clarifyTo make something easier to understand by explaining it.
- 5,057compilationa collection of items gathered together from various sources into one book, list, or set.
- 5,058composera person who writes music
- 5,059constituteTo make up or form something.
- 5,060correspondenceletters or messages exchanged between people; communication by writing.
- 5,061cowboyA man who looks after cattle, especially on horseback in the US.
- 5,062desirableWorth having or wanting; pleasing and beneficial.
- 5,063diagrama drawing or plan that shows how something works or is arranged.
- 5,064dismissTo decide that something is not worth considering; to send away.
- 5,065explorera person who travels to unknown or unfamiliar places to learn about them.
- 5,066favorablegiving or indicating a good result; positive or approving.
- 5,067feminismThe belief in and advocacy for equal rights and opportunities for women.
- 5,068galleriesrooms or buildings used for displaying works of art.
- 5,069gasolineA liquid fuel made from petroleum, used to power engines.
- 5,070genesisthe origin or beginning of something
- 5,071geographicalrelating to the physical features, population, or other characteristics of a region or place.
- 5,072governmentalrelating to or belonging to a government.
- 5,073grandsonthe son of one's son or daughter
- 5,074incompletenot finished or lacking some parts.
- 5,075incorporateTo include something as part of a larger whole.
- 5,076lengthyvery long in duration or extent
- 5,077manipulationcontrolling or influencing someone or something in a clever or unfair way.
- 5,078mocknot real; done for practice or as a simulation.
- 5,079necklaceA piece of jewelry worn around the neck, typically a chain or string with decorative elements.
- 5,080nichea specialized area or position that suits someone particularly well
- 5,081obscurenot clear or easy to understand; not well known.
- 5,082parashort for parachute or paramedic; often used as a prefix meaning beside or beyond.
- 5,083porchA covered platform at the entrance of a house.
- 5,084propositionA statement that expresses an opinion; a suggested plan or offer.
- 5,085recessionA period when business activity and the economy slow down.
- 5,086rimthe edge or border of something circular or curved
- 5,087secondlyused to introduce a second point or reason in a list.
- 5,088spinalrelating to the spine or backbone.
- 5,089spirala curve that winds around a central point, moving farther away with each turn.
- 5,090spitTo force saliva or food out of the mouth.
- 5,091splasha sound or act of liquid hitting a surface or scattering noisily
- 5,092successiveFollowing one after another in order without interruption.
- 5,093therapeuticHaving a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.
- 5,094timelyhappening at a suitable or opportune moment.
- 5,095tomatoA soft round red fruit eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable.
- 5,096tuba large, open container used for bathing or holding liquid.
- 5,097undergraduatea university student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree
- 5,098uraniumA heavy radioactive metallic element used as nuclear fuel.
- 5,099utterComplete or absolute; total.
- 5,100volleyballa team sport in which two teams hit a large ball back and forth over a high net with their hands.