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