The 6,001–6,100 most common English words

6,001respectableregarded by society as good, proper, or correct in behavior or appearance.
6,002respectfulShowing politeness and consideration for others.
6,003routinelyregularly and as a matter of standard practice
6,004saluteto make a gesture of respect, especially by raising a hand to the forehead.
6,005scuma layer of impurities or dirty foam that forms on the surface of a liquid.
6,006severitythe quality of being very serious, harsh, or extreme
6,007shadySheltered from direct sunlight; also informal for dishonest or suspicious.
6,008slacka lack of activity or effort; looseness or inactivity in work or performance.
6,009slicksmooth and slippery, often in a way that makes movement difficult or unsafe.
6,010spontaneoushappening naturally and without being planned or forced
6,011stickera small piece of paper or material with a sticky back, used for decoration or labeling.
6,012stoveA cooking appliance that uses heat to prepare food.
6,013tacticA planned action or method used to achieve a goal.
6,014templateA pre-made pattern or format used as a starting point for creating something.
6,015theoremA mathematical statement that has been proved to be true through logical reasoning.
6,016tracta large area of land, or a short written work on a particular subject.
6,017tribunea person who champions or defends the rights of the people, or an official in ancient Rome elected to protect citizens.
6,018unexpectedlyin a way that was not expected or anticipated; by surprise.
6,019upwardtoward a higher place or level; in a direction from lower to higher.
6,020vistaa wide and beautiful view of an area of land or water
6,021voguea current fashion or trend that is widely popular
6,022volcanicrelating to or produced by a volcano.
6,023wildlyin a very excited, uncontrolled, or extreme manner
6,024akinsimilar in character or quality; related.
6,025alphabetA set of letters used to write a language, arranged in a fixed order.
6,026appointTo officially choose someone for a job or position.
6,027apprenticea person who works for an expert in order to learn a trade or skill.
6,028baselineA starting point or standard used for comparison.
6,029bewareto be cautious or careful about something dangerous or harmful.
6,030bikiniA two-piece swimsuit for women.
6,031bisexualexperiencing romantic or sexual attraction to both men and women (or to people of more than one gender).
6,032boulevarda wide road, usually with trees along the sides.
6,033braceleta decorative band or chain worn around the wrist
6,034capsulea small container, often made of gelatin, that holds medicine and is swallowed whole.
6,035captivekept in a place and not free to leave; imprisoned or confined.
6,036chronicleA written record of events in the order they happened; to record events.
6,037cinnamona warm, sweet spice made from the inner bark of a tropical tree, used in cooking and baking.
6,038comprehendto understand something fully
6,039compulsoryrequired by law or a rule; obligatory
6,040confederatea person who helps another in a secret or illegal activity; an accomplice.
6,041contaminationthe process of making something impure or unsafe by introducing harmful substances.
6,042counterpartA person or thing with the same role or position as another.
6,043creedA set of beliefs or principles, especially religious ones.
6,044crisppleasantly fresh, cool, and invigorating; or firm and brittle in texture.
6,045crustthe hard outer layer of bread or other baked goods; also the outermost layer of the earth.
6,046cuttera tool or device used for cutting something.
6,047delegateto give a task or responsibility to someone else to carry out on your behalf.
6,048deployTo move soldiers or equipment into position for action.
6,049dietaryrelating to diet or the kinds of food a person eats
6,050dissertationA long formal piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one written for a university degree.
6,051dominationthe exercise of control or power over others
6,052emissionThe act of sending out gas, light, or heat, especially a harmful gas.
6,053fina flat, wing-like body part on a fish or other aquatic animal used for steering and balance.
6,054fracturea crack or break in a hard material, especially a bone.
6,055functionalitythe range of operations or features that a system or device is able to perform.
6,056gammathe third letter of the Greek alphabet, also used to describe a type of high-energy electromagnetic radiation.
6,057gazeTo look steadily at someone or something for a long time; a steady look.
6,058genomeThe complete set of genetic information (DNA) of an organism.
6,059grapea small, round fruit that grows in clusters on a vine, used for eating or making wine.
6,060gravelsmall loose stones used to cover paths, roads, or gardens.
6,061haircutthe act of cutting hair, or the style in which hair is cut.
6,062highlandan area of land that is at a high elevation, typically hilly or mountainous.
6,063hustleto move or work quickly and energetically; to hurry with effort.
6,064idlenot active or in use; doing nothing.
6,065indictmentA formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.
6,066irregularnot regular, even, or consistent; deviating from the usual pattern or rule.
6,067juicyFull of juice; or, informally, interestingly scandalous and full of exciting details.
6,068jumpera knitted garment worn on the upper body, pulled on over the head (British English); also called a sweater or pullover.
6,069limbAn arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree.
6,070manuallydone by hand or by a person, without the use of automatic equipment.
6,071meaninglesshaving no meaning, purpose, or value.
6,072millenniuma period of one thousand years.
6,073misunderstandinga failure to understand something correctly; a wrong interpretation.
6,074moodyhaving frequent changes in mood; often gloomy or irritable.
6,075offenderA person who has committed a crime.
6,076oracleA person or place regarded as a source of wise counsel or prophetic predictions.
6,077overlapto cover or share part of the same space, time, or subject as something else.
6,078peeka quick or secret look at something
6,079pentagona flat shape with five straight sides and five angles.
6,080potteryObjects made from clay that have been shaped and hardened by heat, such as bowls, cups, and vases.
6,081prairiea large open area of flat or rolling grassland, especially in North America.
6,082pranka playful or mischievous trick played on someone.
6,083prematurehappening or done too early, before the usual or proper time.
6,084psychiatristA medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders.
6,085quada square or rectangular open courtyard surrounded by buildings, especially on a college campus.
6,086quartza hard mineral composed of silicon dioxide, commonly found in many types of rock.
6,087residencya period of specialized training undertaken by a medical graduate in a hospital setting, or the state of living in a particular place.
6,088responsiveReacting quickly and positively to requests or situations.
6,089roarto make a loud, deep sound, especially out of excitement or anger
6,090rotto decay or decompose, especially through bacterial or fungal action
6,091songwritera person who writes the words and music for songs
6,092speara long, pointed weapon made of a pole with a sharp tip, used for throwing or thrusting.
6,093staina mark or discoloration left on a surface by a substance.
6,094stimulationthe act of encouraging activity, interest, or excitement in someone or something
6,095stylishHaving a fashionable and attractive appearance or manner.
6,096techniciana person skilled in the practical application of a science or mechanical art.
6,097tidalrelating to or affected by the rise and fall of the sea caused by gravitational forces.
6,098transcriptA written or printed copy of spoken or recorded material, or an official record of a student's academic work.
6,099trencha long, narrow ditch dug in the ground, often used for military defense or drainage.
6,100unwillingnot ready or not wanting to do something.