The 5,901–6,000 most common English words

1. 5,901miniaturemuch smaller than normal size; a very small version of something.
2. 5,902mottoa short phrase that expresses the guiding belief or purpose of a person, group, or organization.
3. 5,903nationalitythe status of belonging to a particular nation or country.
4. 5,904obstacleSomething that blocks the way or makes progress difficult.
5. 5,905occupationalrelating to a job or profession
6. 5,906onsetthe beginning or start of something, often something unpleasant.
7. 5,907perceiveTo become aware of something through the senses or the mind.
8. 5,908persecutionhostility and cruel treatment directed at someone, especially because of their race, religion, or beliefs.
9. 5,909petrolA liquid fuel made from petroleum, used in internal combustion engines.
10. 5,910philosophera person who studies or develops theories about fundamental questions of existence, knowledge, and ethics.
11. 5,911pixelthe smallest unit of a digital image or display, appearing as a single colored dot.
12. 5,912plantationa large farm where crops such as cotton, sugar, or tobacco are grown, often using many laborers.
13. 5,913presentlyafter a short time; soon.
14. 5,914proseWritten or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure.
15. 5,915radioactiveEmitting radiation due to the decay of unstable atomic nuclei.
16. 5,916razora sharp-edged tool used for cutting hair or shaving skin
17. 5,917realizationthe moment of becoming fully aware of something; understanding something clearly
18. 5,918reconciliationthe restoration of friendly relations between people or groups after a disagreement.
19. 5,919ruga thick flat piece of fabric used to cover part of a floor
20. 5,920sloganA short, memorable phrase used in advertising or by a group.
21. 5,921specimenan individual example of something, especially an animal, plant, or object used for scientific study.
22. 5,922sponsorshipfinancial or other support given to a person, event, or organization in exchange for publicity or goodwill.
23. 5,923steerto guide or control the direction of a vehicle or course of action.
24. 5,924strawberryA sweet red fruit with tiny seeds on its surface.
25. 5,925striveTo make great efforts to achieve something.
26. 5,926sunglassesTinted eyewear worn to protect the eyes from bright sunlight.
27. 5,927temptationa strong desire or urge to do something, especially something unwise or wrong.
28. 5,928thrilla sudden feeling of excitement or pleasure
29. 5,929tilea flat piece of baked clay, stone, or other material used for covering floors, walls, or roofs.
30. 5,930towto pull a vehicle or boat using a rope or chain.
31. 5,931unarmednot carrying or equipped with any weapons.
32. 5,932undertakinga task or project, especially a large or difficult one
33. 5,933unfinishednot completed or brought to an end.
34. 5,934unhealthyharmful to health; not in good physical condition.
35. 5,935unlawfulNot permitted by law; illegal.
36. 5,936unpopularnot liked or enjoyed by many people.
37. 5,937verbA word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.
38. 5,938volatilelikely to change suddenly and unpredictably, often in a dangerous way.
39. 5,939voluntarilydone by one's own free will, without being forced or asked.
40. 5,940abnormalDifferent from what is usual, typical, or expected; not normal.
41. 5,941accuseTo say that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
42. 5,942amplemore than enough; plentiful
43. 5,943analogyA comparison between two things that highlights a similarity in order to explain or clarify something.
44. 5,944apexthe highest point or top of something
45. 5,945apocalypsea catastrophic event causing widespread destruction or the end of the world.
46. 5,946backwardIn the direction behind oneself; toward the back.
47. 5,947bingoAn exclamation used when one has won the game of bingo, or more broadly to indicate that something is exactly right or has been found.
48. 5,948boilera device that heats water to produce steam or hot water for heating or power.
49. 5,949boulderA large, rounded rock.
50. 5,950calfa young cow or bull in its first year of life.
51. 5,951coatinga layer of a substance spread over a surface for protection or decoration.
52. 5,952consolidationthe process of combining things into a single, stronger whole.
53. 5,953continuationthe state of carrying something on without stopping; a further part of something.
54. 5,954convoya group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection.
55. 5,955corkA stopper made from the bark of the cork oak tree, used to seal bottles.
56. 5,956cosmeticrelating to outward appearance only; superficial, not addressing the underlying issue.
57. 5,957cubichaving the shape of a cube, or relating to a unit of volume measured in three dimensions.
58. 5,958detectora device or person that discovers or identifies the presence of something.
59. 5,959digestto take in and process information or food thoroughly
60. 5,960diplomacythe management of international relations through negotiation and tact
61. 5,961directiveAn official instruction or order given by an authority.
62. 5,962disadvantagean unfavorable condition or circumstance that makes success more difficult.
63. 5,963disruptiona disturbance or problem that interrupts something from continuing as normal
64. 5,964distractTo take someone's attention away from what they are doing.
65. 5,965downwardmoving or pointing toward a lower place or level
66. 5,966energeticHaving or showing great energy, enthusiasm, and activity.
67. 5,967frictionthe resistance that occurs when two surfaces rub against each other.
68. 5,968funka state of depression or low spirits
69. 5,969greatnessThe quality of being very important, famous, or highly skilled.
70. 5,970hazardousInvolving or causing danger or risk; dangerous.
71. 5,971hopelesshaving no hope; feeling that a situation cannot improve.
72. 5,972hourlydone or occurring once every hour; by the hour.
73. 5,973illustrateTo explain or make something clear using examples or pictures.
74. 5,974indirectlyin a way that is not straight or direct; through secondary means or effects.
75. 5,975inductionthe process of formally introducing or admitting someone into a position or organization.
76. 5,976infraredrelating to electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than microwaves, perceived as heat.
77. 5,977instabilitythe state of being unstable; a tendency to change suddenly or unpredictably.
78. 5,978limitationA limit on what someone or something can do.
79. 5,979linguisticrelating to language or the study of language.
80. 5,980littertrash or waste items scattered in a public place.
81. 5,981lumpa compact mass or swelling of no particular shape.
82. 5,982macrorelating to large scale, or a setting that enables extreme close-up photography.
83. 5,983magistrateA civil officer or judge who administers the law, especially one dealing with minor offences.
84. 5,984marginalvery small or slight; not very important or significant.
85. 5,985masculineHaving qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with men.
86. 5,986milestonea significant stage or event in the development of something.
87. 5,987mugto attack and rob someone in a public place.
88. 5,988municipalitya town, city, or district that has its own local government.
89. 5,989ninetyThe number equal to nine times ten; 90.
90. 5,990observatorya building equipped with telescopes and other instruments for observing astronomical or meteorological phenomena.
91. 5,991outdoorsIn or into the open air; outside a building.
92. 5,992pedestriana person who is walking, especially in an area where vehicles also travel
93. 5,993penetrationthe process of entering, spreading into, or gaining a share of a market or area.
94. 5,994poda small, self-contained compartment or capsule, often used for travel or housing.
95. 5,995predatorAn animal or person that hunts and feeds on other animals.
96. 5,996preferablyif possible; used to show that one option is more desirable than another.
97. 5,997prophecya statement that predicts what will happen in the future, often believed to be divinely inspired
98. 5,998proudlyin a way that shows pride or self-respect.
99. 5,999recordera simple wind instrument played by blowing into one end, common in music education.
100. 6,000relaxationThe state of being free from tension or anxiety; rest and recreation.