The 5,001–5,100 most common English words

  1. 5,001fatigueextreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion.
  2. 5,002fellowshipa grant or position given to support a person's study or research.
  3. 5,003fictionalnot real; existing only in stories or imagination.
  4. 5,004fragileeasily broken or damaged; delicate.
  5. 5,005fringethe outer edge or margin of an area or group
  6. 5,006fulfillto achieve or carry out something desired, promised, or required
  7. 5,007graniteA hard, coarse-grained igneous rock commonly used in construction and decoration.
  8. 5,008handbookA small reference book giving information or instructions on a particular subject.
  9. 5,009hardyable to endure difficult conditions; robust and resilient
  10. 5,010instinctA natural tendency to behave in a certain way without learning it.
  11. 5,011ironyA situation where the opposite of what you expect happens; humor in this.
  12. 5,012judgementThe ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions.
  13. 5,013judiciaryThe branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice through courts.
  14. 5,014legiona vast number of people or things; a multitude.
  15. 5,015lethalcausing or able to cause death; deadly.
  16. 5,016limeA small, green citrus fruit with sour juice.
  17. 5,017livelyFull of energy, excitement, and activity; animated and spirited.
  18. 5,018logisticsthe detailed planning and organization of a complex operation, especially involving transportation and supply.
  19. 5,019maidA woman employed to do household or hotel cleaning work.
  20. 5,020maplea tree known for its distinctive lobed leaves and sweet sap, often used to make syrup.
  21. 5,021mindsetA fixed attitude or way of thinking that shapes how a person understands and responds to situations.
  22. 5,022mistressa female teacher or a woman who has authority or control over others.
  23. 5,023moralityPrinciples about what is right and wrong behavior.
  24. 5,024mortalSubject to death; not living forever.
  25. 5,025nonprofitAn organization that works to help others rather than to make money.
  26. 5,026operativein effect; functioning or active.
  27. 5,027pickupThe act of collecting someone or something; a small truck with an open back.
  28. 5,028prestigiousHighly respected and admired, usually because of importance or high quality.
  29. 5,029promptQuick and without delay; a reminder or cue to do something.
  30. 5,030radiusthe distance from the center of a circle to its edge.
  31. 5,031refereeAn official who watches a sports match and makes sure the rules are followed.
  32. 5,032relaya race or task in which each member of a team takes a turn in sequence.
  33. 5,033rigA large structure used for drilling oil or gas from the ground or seabed.
  34. 5,034scrollto move text or images on a screen up, down, or sideways.
  35. 5,035sovereigntysupreme power or authority to govern a state or country without outside interference.
  36. 5,036stunta daring or difficult act performed to entertain or impress people.
  37. 5,037sunlightThe natural light that comes from the sun.
  38. 5,038surfto ride on waves while standing or lying on a surfboard.
  39. 5,039symbolicrepresenting something else by way of a symbol; not literal but meaningful.
  40. 5,040synca state of working together at the same time or rate; synchronization.
  41. 5,041taxpayerA person who pays taxes to the government.
  42. 5,042thrustto push something with force in a particular direction.
  43. 5,043trilogya group of three related works, such as books, films, or plays.
  44. 5,044wheelchaira chair mounted on wheels, used by people who cannot walk due to illness, injury, or disability.
  45. 5,045allowanceA fixed amount of money given regularly for personal expenses.
  46. 5,046arbitraryBased on random choice or personal whim rather than reason or logic.
  47. 5,047autonomousActing independently without outside control.
  48. 5,048baitsomething used to lure fish or animals into a trap or onto a hook.
  49. 5,049barkto make the sharp loud cry of a dog
  50. 5,050bloggerA person who regularly writes and publishes content on a blog.
  51. 5,051brotherhooda feeling of close friendship and loyalty shared among a group of men.
  52. 5,052buddhistrelating to Buddhism, or a person who follows the teachings of Buddha.
  53. 5,053buildera person or company that constructs buildings or other structures.
  54. 5,054carriageA horse-drawn vehicle used for transporting people.
  55. 5,055censorshipthe suppression or prohibition of speech, writing, or other content deemed harmful or sensitive by an authority.
  56. 5,056clarifyTo make something easier to understand by explaining it.
  57. 5,057compilationa collection of items gathered together from various sources into one book, list, or set.
  58. 5,058composera person who writes music
  59. 5,059constituteTo make up or form something.
  60. 5,060correspondenceletters or messages exchanged between people; communication by writing.
  61. 5,061cowboyA man who looks after cattle, especially on horseback in the US.
  62. 5,062desirableWorth having or wanting; pleasing and beneficial.
  63. 5,063diagrama drawing or plan that shows how something works or is arranged.
  64. 5,064dismissTo decide that something is not worth considering; to send away.
  65. 5,065explorera person who travels to unknown or unfamiliar places to learn about them.
  66. 5,066favorablegiving or indicating a good result; positive or approving.
  67. 5,067feminismThe belief in and advocacy for equal rights and opportunities for women.
  68. 5,068galleriesrooms or buildings used for displaying works of art.
  69. 5,069gasolineA liquid fuel made from petroleum, used to power engines.
  70. 5,070genesisthe origin or beginning of something
  71. 5,071geographicalrelating to the physical features, population, or other characteristics of a region or place.
  72. 5,072governmentalrelating to or belonging to a government.
  73. 5,073grandsonthe son of one's son or daughter
  74. 5,074incompletenot finished or lacking some parts.
  75. 5,075incorporateTo include something as part of a larger whole.
  76. 5,076lengthyvery long in duration or extent
  77. 5,077manipulationcontrolling or influencing someone or something in a clever or unfair way.
  78. 5,078mocknot real; done for practice or as a simulation.
  79. 5,079necklaceA piece of jewelry worn around the neck, typically a chain or string with decorative elements.
  80. 5,080nichea specialized area or position that suits someone particularly well
  81. 5,081obscurenot clear or easy to understand; not well known.
  82. 5,082parashort for parachute or paramedic; often used as a prefix meaning beside or beyond.
  83. 5,083porchA covered platform at the entrance of a house.
  84. 5,084propositionA statement that expresses an opinion; a suggested plan or offer.
  85. 5,085recessionA period when business activity and the economy slow down.
  86. 5,086rimthe edge or border of something circular or curved
  87. 5,087secondlyused to introduce a second point or reason in a list.
  88. 5,088spinalrelating to the spine or backbone.
  89. 5,089spirala curve that winds around a central point, moving farther away with each turn.
  90. 5,090spitTo force saliva or food out of the mouth.
  91. 5,091splasha sound or act of liquid hitting a surface or scattering noisily
  92. 5,092successiveFollowing one after another in order without interruption.
  93. 5,093therapeuticHaving a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.
  94. 5,094timelyhappening at a suitable or opportune moment.
  95. 5,095tomatoA soft round red fruit eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable.
  96. 5,096tuba large, open container used for bathing or holding liquid.
  97. 5,097undergraduatea university student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree
  98. 5,098uraniumA heavy radioactive metallic element used as nuclear fuel.
  99. 5,099utterComplete or absolute; total.
  100. 5,100volleyballa team sport in which two teams hit a large ball back and forth over a high net with their hands.