The 5,201–5,300 most common English words

1. 5,201toddlera young child who has just learned to walk, typically between one and three years old.
2. 5,202viciousDeliberately cruel or violent; extremely aggressive.
3. 5,203vodkaa clear, strong alcoholic spirit originally from Russia or Poland.
4. 5,204whollycompletely; entirely; to the full extent.
5. 5,205zoomto move quickly toward something, or to use a camera lens to make a subject appear closer.
6. 5,206accidentalhappening by chance or without intention; not planned.
7. 5,207archbishopa senior bishop responsible for a large church district.
8. 5,208assassinationthe deliberate murder of a prominent or important person, often for political reasons.
9. 5,209athleticssports and physical exercises, especially competitive track and field events.
10. 5,210basicsthe fundamental facts or principles of a subject.
11. 5,211bibliographya list of books, articles, and other sources used or referenced in a piece of writing.
12. 5,212broadlyin a general or wide-ranging way; for the most part.
13. 5,213calciumA white mineral element essential for building bones and teeth.
14. 5,214capitaper person; for each individual in a population.
15. 5,215certaintythe state of being completely sure or having no doubt about something.
16. 5,216citationA formal reference to a source, or an official notice of a violation or commendation.
17. 5,217collectivelyas a group; together as a whole.
18. 5,218compressionthe process of reducing the size or volume of something by squeezing or compacting it.
19. 5,219confessTo admit that you have done something wrong.
20. 5,220congregationA group of people assembled for religious worship.
21. 5,221coordinateto organize different elements so they work together effectively.
22. 5,222cubea solid three-dimensional shape with six equal square faces.
23. 5,223decorationsomething used to make a place or object look more attractive or festive.
24. 5,224decreean official order or decision made by a person or group in authority.
25. 5,225deliberatedone consciously and intentionally; carefully thought out.
26. 5,226despaira total loss of hope; a feeling that nothing will ever improve.
27. 5,227dividendA sum of money paid regularly by a company to its shareholders out of its profits.
28. 5,228driftTo move slowly because of currents of water or air; a gradual movement.
29. 5,229dyea substance used to change the color of something
30. 5,230electrona subatomic particle with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms
31. 5,231endureTo suffer something difficult patiently; to last or continue.
32. 5,232enzymeA protein that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms.
33. 5,233evolutionaryrelating to the gradual development of something, especially through biological evolution.
34. 5,234geologicalrelating to the science of the earth's physical structure and history.
35. 5,235globallythroughout the world; on a worldwide scale.
36. 5,236guruan expert or influential teacher, especially in a spiritual or specialized field.
37. 5,237hatchto emerge from an egg by breaking the shell
38. 5,238hormoneA chemical made by the body that controls how it works and grows.
39. 5,239inadequateNot sufficient or suitable for a particular purpose.
40. 5,240infinitythe state or quality of being endless or having no limits.
41. 5,241intentionallydone on purpose; in a deliberate way.
42. 5,242labsrooms or buildings equipped for scientific experiments or research (short for laboratories).
43. 5,243lacea cord or string used to fasten a shoe or other item by threading through eyelets.
44. 5,244maidenFirst of its kind; earliest or initial (often describing a first attempt or event).
45. 5,245marketplacea place, physical or virtual, where goods and services are bought and sold.
46. 5,246membranea thin, flexible layer of tissue that covers or separates structures.
47. 5,247metallichaving the appearance, qualities, or characteristics of metal.
48. 5,248methodologyA system of methods and principles used in a particular field or activity.
49. 5,249murdererA person who commits murder; one who unlawfully and intentionally kills another person.
50. 5,250napA short sleep, usually during the day.
51. 5,251nickelA five-cent coin used in the United States and Canada.
52. 5,252nieceThe daughter of one's brother or sister.
53. 5,253pardonforgiveness or an act of officially excusing a mistake or offense.
54. 5,254persuadeTo make someone agree to do something by giving reasons.
55. 5,255pierA raised structure built over water, used as a landing place for boats or as a promenade.
56. 5,256predecessora person or thing that came before another in a role or position
57. 5,257premiseA statement or idea that an argument or theory is based on.
58. 5,258quiza short test given to check knowledge or understanding.
59. 5,259rainfallthe amount of rain that falls in a particular area over a period of time.
60. 5,260recklessActing without thinking about the consequences or dangers; careless about risk.
61. 5,261redemptionthe action of being saved from error, sin, or suffering; recovery of something lost.
62. 5,262remedya treatment or solution that cures a problem or relieves a condition.
63. 5,263replaya repeated playing of a recorded event or match
64. 5,264revisiona corrected or improved version of something written or planned.
65. 5,265scenta distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one.
66. 5,266slatea flat piece of dark grey rock or a board used for writing on.
67. 5,267stimulusSomething that causes a reaction or response.
68. 5,268sunrisethe time or moment when the sun appears above the horizon in the morning.
69. 5,269surgea sudden, large increase or rush of something
70. 5,270teea small peg used to support a golf ball at the start of play.
71. 5,271tokena sign or symbol representing a feeling, fact, or quality.
72. 5,272tornadoa violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, causing great destruction.
73. 5,273twilightthe soft light or period of time just after sunset or just before sunrise.
74. 5,274unprecedentedNever having happened or existed before.
75. 5,275vocabularythe set of words known or used by a person or in a language.
76. 5,276willingnessThe state of being ready and happy to do something.
77. 5,277worthlesshaving no value or use.
78. 5,278yachta medium or large sailing or motor-powered boat used for pleasure or racing.
79. 5,279absorbTo take in a liquid, gas, or other substance.
80. 5,280accompanyTo go somewhere with someone.
81. 5,281accorda formal agreement or harmony between parties.
82. 5,282advancementthe process of making progress or being promoted to a higher position.
83. 5,283alternativelyas another option; used to suggest a different choice or possibility.
84. 5,284archerA person who shoots with a bow and arrows.
85. 5,285assurancea confident declaration or guarantee that removes doubt.
86. 5,286barberA person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards.
87. 5,287bashA lively party or celebration.
88. 5,288battalionA large military unit typically consisting of several hundred soldiers.
89. 5,289boycottto refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a form of protest.
90. 5,290carpentera person who makes or repairs wooden structures and furniture
91. 5,291competitorA person or team that competes against another.
92. 5,292cuisineA style or method of cooking, especially that of a particular country or region.
93. 5,293dioxidea compound containing two oxygen atoms bonded to one other element.
94. 5,294dooman unavoidable terrible fate or destruction
95. 5,295eclipsean event in which one celestial body moves into the shadow of another, blocking its light.
96. 5,296eighteenThe number 18; one more than seventeen.
97. 5,297enjoymentthe feeling of pleasure or satisfaction from an activity or experience
98. 5,298exhaustto make someone very tired; to use up completely.
99. 5,299fleeTo run away from danger or a difficult situation.
100. 5,300fundraisingthe activity of collecting money for a cause or organization