The 5,801–5,900 most common English words

  1. 5,801bacterialrelating to or caused by bacteria.
  2. 5,802bankruptUnable to pay one's debts; financially ruined.
  3. 5,803blinkto open and close the eyes quickly once or several times
  4. 5,804childishBehaving in a way that is immature or typical of a young child.
  5. 5,805coila length of something wound in a series of loops or rings.
  6. 5,806contentiona strong disagreement or argument between people.
  7. 5,807covenanta formal, solemn agreement or promise between two or more parties.
  8. 5,808devotiongreat love, loyalty, or dedication to someone or something.
  9. 5,809dilemmaA situation requiring a choice between two difficult or undesirable options.
  10. 5,810disgraceloss of reputation or respect as a result of dishonourable behaviour.
  11. 5,811ethnicitythe fact of belonging to a particular racial or cultural group that shares a common background, language, or tradition.
  12. 5,812eventualhappening or existing at the end of a process or period of time.
  13. 5,813firstlyused to introduce the first point in a list or series of reasons or instructions.
  14. 5,814flavourthe distinctive taste of a food or drink.
  15. 5,815flexto show off or display something proudly, especially a skill or ability.
  16. 5,816genusa category in biological classification ranking above species and below family, grouping organisms with shared characteristics.
  17. 5,817gloveA covering for the hand with separate parts for each finger.
  18. 5,818greedan intense and selfish desire for more of something, especially wealth or power.
  19. 5,819greetTo welcome someone with words or actions when you meet them.
  20. 5,820hosea flexible tube used to carry water or other liquids.
  21. 5,821inflammationa physical condition in which part of the body becomes red, swollen, and painful as a reaction to injury or infection.
  22. 5,822lavamolten rock that flows from a volcano during an eruption.
  23. 5,823longtimeHaving existed for a long time.
  24. 5,824magnetAn object that produces a magnetic field and attracts iron or steel.
  25. 5,825metaphorA way of describing something by saying it is something else.
  26. 5,826millionairea person whose wealth amounts to at least one million units of currency.
  27. 5,827notifyto inform someone officially or formally about something
  28. 5,828nullhaving no legal force; invalid or equal to zero.
  29. 5,829pactA formal agreement or treaty between two or more parties.
  30. 5,830paramountMore important than anything else; supreme.
  31. 5,831paranoidExcessively suspicious or fearful that others are trying to harm or deceive you.
  32. 5,832patriotA person who loves and strongly supports their country.
  33. 5,833patrona person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
  34. 5,834popcorna snack food made from heated corn kernels that puff up and burst open.
  35. 5,835proxya person or authority officially authorized to act on behalf of another.
  36. 5,836quantitativerelating to or measured by quantity or amount, expressed in numbers.
  37. 5,837regainto get back something that was lost
  38. 5,838renewto extend the period of validity of something, or to make something new again.
  39. 5,839resembleTo look like or be similar to someone or something.
  40. 5,840retroimitative of or relating to styles, fashions, or designs from the recent past.
  41. 5,841revoltto rise up against authority; to rebel.
  42. 5,842rightlyin a correct, fair, or morally justified manner.
  43. 5,843rumorA piece of information passed around that may not be true.
  44. 5,844saddlea seat for a rider, fixed on the back of a horse or bicycle.
  45. 5,845shrinea holy place dedicated to a god, saint, or revered person, often visited for worship or pilgrimage.
  46. 5,846shrinkto become smaller, especially due to heat or moisture.
  47. 5,847sniperA person who shoots at targets from a hidden position, usually from long range.
  48. 5,848solitarydone alone, or preferring to be alone; without companions.
  49. 5,849sorrowa feeling of great sadness or distress caused by loss or disappointment
  50. 5,850stoketo encourage or intensify a feeling or situation; to tend or fuel a fire.
  51. 5,851terminationthe act of bringing something to an end; dismissal from employment.
  52. 5,852thighThe part of the human leg between the hip and the knee.
  53. 5,853thriveTo grow, develop, or do very well.
  54. 5,854trollto post inflammatory or offensive comments online to provoke reactions.
  55. 5,855undertakeTo take on and begin a task or responsibility.
  56. 5,856unpaidNot yet paid; owed but not settled.
  57. 5,857unsuccessfulnot achieving the desired goal or result; failing to succeed.
  58. 5,858vesta sleeveless garment worn on the upper body, over a shirt.
  59. 5,859vinea plant with a long, thin stem that climbs or creeps along surfaces
  60. 5,860warrantyA written guarantee that a product will be repaired or replaced if it has a fault within a specified period.
  61. 5,861yenA longing or yearning for something.
  62. 5,862aisleA passage between rows of seats or shelves.
  63. 5,863almightyhaving complete power over everything; omnipotent.
  64. 5,864aminorelating to a chemical group (NH2) found in compounds that form proteins
  65. 5,865apparelclothing and accessories worn on the body.
  66. 5,866arbitrationA method of resolving disputes outside of court, where an independent third party makes a binding decision.
  67. 5,867atomthe smallest unit of a chemical element that retains its properties.
  68. 5,868auburnA reddish-brown color, often used to describe hair.
  69. 5,869bilateralinvolving two parties, groups, or countries equally.
  70. 5,870bleedTo lose blood from the body.
  71. 5,871bracea supportive device worn to protect or steady a part of the body.
  72. 5,872burgersround patties of ground meat, usually served in bread rolls.
  73. 5,873captiona short title or explanation accompanying an image or illustration.
  74. 5,874choketo be unable to breathe properly because the airway is blocked or irritated.
  75. 5,875cholesterolA fatty substance in the blood, too much of which can be unhealthy.
  76. 5,876classyStylish and sophisticated in an elegant way.
  77. 5,877condemnTo express strong disapproval of something.
  78. 5,878confrontationa hostile or argumentative meeting between opposing parties.
  79. 5,879contributorA person who gives money, help, or ideas toward something.
  80. 5,880deluxeOf a superior quality or luxury; high-end.
  81. 5,881disguisea costume or altered appearance used to conceal one's true identity
  82. 5,882dismissalthe act of being removed from a job or position; being fired or discharged.
  83. 5,883downstairson or to a lower floor of a building.
  84. 5,884empathythe ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
  85. 5,885ensemblea group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together.
  86. 5,886feasiblepossible and practical to do easily or conveniently.
  87. 5,887greasea thick, oily substance used to lubricate machinery or surfaces.
  88. 5,888hallwayA passage in a building with rooms opening off it.
  89. 5,889hydraulicrelating to a system that uses the pressure of liquid to produce power or movement.
  90. 5,890impulsea sudden strong urge or desire to do something without thinking it through.
  91. 5,891incapablelacking the ability or quality needed to do something.
  92. 5,892inflammatoryTending to provoke anger, strong emotion, or disorder.
  93. 5,893insanityThe state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness.
  94. 5,894insecurelacking confidence or feeling uncertain about oneself or a situation.
  95. 5,895integrateTo combine things so they work together; to join a group fully.
  96. 5,896intentionaldone on purpose; deliberate.
  97. 5,897knota fastening made by tying together pieces of string, rope, or similar material.
  98. 5,898lecturera person who gives educational talks or teaches at a university level
  99. 5,899mayoa thick, creamy condiment made from eggs and oil, short for mayonnaise.
  100. 5,900microphonea device that converts sound into electrical signals for recording or broadcasting.