The 5,301–5,400 most common English words

  1. 5,301galAn informal word for a girl or woman.
  2. 5,302glimpsea brief, quick look at something or someone
  3. 5,303hawkto sell goods aggressively, especially in a public place.
  4. 5,304homemademade at home rather than in a factory or store.
  5. 5,305honorableHaving or showing honesty, good moral character, and a strong sense of ethics.
  6. 5,306infectiousSpreading easily to others; capable of being passed on or shared rapidly.
  7. 5,307inferiorLower in quality, rank, or status than something else.
  8. 5,308injusticeunfair treatment or a violation of someone's rights; lack of fairness.
  9. 5,309insulinA hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
  10. 5,310interpretTo explain or understand the meaning of something.
  11. 5,311introa short introduction, especially at the beginning of a song, speech, or show.
  12. 5,312kindleto start a fire burning; to ignite or arouse
  13. 5,313lida cover or top for a container.
  14. 5,314manorA large country house with land, typically the property of a lord or noble.
  15. 5,315masterpieceA work of art, music, literature, or craft regarded as the finest or most outstanding example of its creator's skill.
  16. 5,316melodya sequence of musical notes that form a recognizable tune.
  17. 5,317memoA short written note or message, especially one sent within an office.
  18. 5,318narratorA person who tells the story in a book, film, or play.
  19. 5,319obesityThe condition of being very overweight in a way that is harmful to health.
  20. 5,320partisanstrongly supporting a particular party, cause, or person, often without considering other views fairly.
  21. 5,321plantingputting seeds or plants into the ground so they can grow.
  22. 5,322ponya small breed of horse, typically one under 14.2 hands in height.
  23. 5,323pupilA student, especially a child being taught in school.
  24. 5,324relianceThe state of depending on someone or something for support or help.
  25. 5,325reluctantUnwilling and hesitant to do something.
  26. 5,326respiratoryrelating to the process of breathing or the organs involved in breathing.
  27. 5,327retentionthe ability to keep or continue having something, such as employees, customers, or information.
  28. 5,328ribbona long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying, decorating, or trimming.
  29. 5,329roommatea person who shares a room or apartment with another person
  30. 5,330rottenHaving decayed or decomposed; in a bad or unpleasant state.
  31. 5,331shotgunThe front passenger seat of a vehicle (informal); also a type of firearm with a wide-barreled design.
  32. 5,332sofaA long, upholstered seat with a back and arms, for two or more people to sit on.
  33. 5,333spoilto become rotten or unfit for use; to ruin something.
  34. 5,334submarineA watercraft capable of operating underwater.
  35. 5,335suburbAn outer area of a town or city where people live.
  36. 5,336sympatheticfeeling or showing understanding and care for someone else's suffering or problems.
  37. 5,337taxationthe system of collecting money from citizens and businesses by a government to pay for public expenditure.
  38. 5,338tempera person's state of mind or tendency to become angry easily
  39. 5,339undergoTo experience something, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
  40. 5,340altara raised table or platform used for religious rituals or worship.
  41. 5,341ampa unit of electric current (ampere); also informal for amplifier.
  42. 5,342atlasa book of maps, often covering the whole world.
  43. 5,343austrianrelating to Austria or its people, culture, or language.
  44. 5,344automationThe use of machines or technology to perform tasks with minimal human effort.
  45. 5,345aweA feeling of great respect mixed with wonder and sometimes fear.
  46. 5,346cavalrysoldiers who fight on horseback, or a military unit mounted on horses.
  47. 5,347coffina long box in which a dead person is buried
  48. 5,348colorfulHaving bright, vivid colors; lively and interesting.
  49. 5,349comboa combination of two or more things offered or used together.
  50. 5,350communismA political and economic system in which the state controls production and resources are shared equally among the people.
  51. 5,351conductorA person who directs an orchestra or choir, or someone who collects fares on a bus or train.
  52. 5,352confrontTo face and deal with a problem or difficult person directly.
  53. 5,353crowa large black bird known for its loud, harsh call; also, to make such a cry (especially of a rooster).
  54. 5,354decisivehaving the ability to make choices quickly and firmly; producing a clear result.
  55. 5,355decorativeserving to make something look more attractive rather than having a practical purpose.
  56. 5,356definitiveproviding a firm, final conclusion; most authoritative or complete.
  57. 5,357epidemica widespread outbreak of an infectious disease affecting many people in a region at the same time.
  58. 5,358eternityinfinite or endless time; a state beyond time.
  59. 5,359evolveTo develop gradually over time; to change slowly.
  60. 5,360explodeTo burst suddenly and violently with a loud noise.
  61. 5,361extractionthe process of removing or taking out something.
  62. 5,362fattycontaining a large amount of fat; greasy or oily.
  63. 5,363filthyExtremely dirty; disgustingly unclean.
  64. 5,364flushto turn red in the face, especially from embarrassment or heat.
  65. 5,365fontA set of type of one particular face and size; a typeface.
  66. 5,366freestylea style or method with no fixed rules, allowing free choice of technique.
  67. 5,367gluea sticky substance used to join things together
  68. 5,368grandpaan informal word for grandfather.
  69. 5,369hairycovered with a lot of hair or fur; resembling hair.
  70. 5,370homicideThe act of killing another human being.
  71. 5,371inheritancemoney, property, or other things received from someone who has died.
  72. 5,372ironicHappening in a way that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected.
  73. 5,373luggagebags, suitcases, and other containers used to carry belongings while travelling.
  74. 5,374microwavean oven that cooks or heats food quickly using electromagnetic radiation.
  75. 5,375minimizeTo reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree.
  76. 5,376ounceA unit of weight equal to about 28 grams.
  77. 5,377peelThe outer skin of a fruit or vegetable; to remove this skin.
  78. 5,378performerA person who entertains an audience, such as an actor or musician.
  79. 5,379picnican outdoor meal eaten in a pleasant setting, usually on the ground
  80. 5,380predominantlymainly; for the most part; more than any other.
  81. 5,381primitivebelonging to an early stage of development; simple and not advanced.
  82. 5,382psychichaving or apparently having extrasensory powers such as telepathy or clairvoyance.
  83. 5,383psychologistA person who studies the mind and treats mental problems.
  84. 5,384puppetA person or group whose actions are controlled by another; also a small figure moved by strings or hands for entertainment.
  85. 5,385reproductiverelating to the process of producing offspring or reproduction.
  86. 5,386restrictTo limit or control what someone can do.
  87. 5,387righteousMorally right and virtuous; acting in accordance with what is good and just.
  88. 5,388rivalrya state of competition or opposition between people or groups.
  89. 5,389royaltya payment made to an author, inventor, or owner each time their work or product is sold or used; also refers to members of a royal family.
  90. 5,390sausagea food made of minced meat seasoned and stuffed into a tube-shaped casing.
  91. 5,391seizeTo take hold of something quickly and firmly, often by force.
  92. 5,392skeletonthe framework of bones supporting the body of a vertebrate animal.
  93. 5,393spicyhaving a strong, hot flavor from spices.
  94. 5,394stickyTending to adhere or cling to surfaces; not easily removed.
  95. 5,395sufficientlyto an adequate or enough degree; as much as is needed.
  96. 5,396thankfullyused to express relief or gratitude that something good happened or something bad was avoided.
  97. 5,397ticka small mark (✓) used to show that something is correct or has been done.
  98. 5,398tutorialA lesson or guide that teaches someone how to do something step by step.
  99. 5,399twentiethThe ordinal number equal to position number 20 in a sequence.
  100. 5,400unpleasantNot enjoyable or agreeable; causing discomfort or displeasure.