The 6,701–6,800 most common English words

6,701wedgea piece of wood, metal, or other material with a thick end tapering to a thin edge, used for splitting or securing things.
6,702wiselyin a way that shows good judgment and experience
6,703adaptiveable to adjust or change in response to new conditions or needs.
6,704addictivecausing a strong habit or compulsion that is difficult to stop
6,705affinityA natural liking or attraction toward someone or something.
6,706alloya metal made by mixing two or more metallic elements.
6,707apartheida system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination, especially as enforced in South Africa from 1948 to 1991.
6,708arthritisA medical condition causing inflammation and stiffness in the joints.
6,709balea large bundle of material such as hay, straw, or paper, tightly tied together.
6,710beavera large semi-aquatic rodent known for building dams with wood and mud.
6,711callerA person who makes a telephone call.
6,712casualtya person killed or injured in an accident or military action.
6,713cavitya hollow space or hole, especially one caused by decay in a tooth.
6,714chapto cause skin to crack or become sore due to cold or dryness.
6,715courthousea building where courts of law are held.
6,716cranka handle or lever that converts rotary motion into mechanical power, or a person with an eccentric obsession.
6,717darnto mend a hole in fabric by weaving thread across it.
6,718disgustA strong feeling of revulsion or profound disapproval.
6,719dissolutionthe process of formally ending or breaking up an organization, partnership, or institution.
6,720disturbancesomething that interrupts peace, order, or calm; a disruption.
6,721enclosureA fenced or walled area that surrounds and contains animals or objects.
6,722evangelicalrelating to a tradition of Protestant Christianity that emphasizes personal conversion and spreading the gospel.
6,723exquisiteExtremely beautiful or carefully made; of outstanding quality.
6,724factualBased on facts; containing or relating to facts rather than opinions or imagination.
6,725falselyin a way that is not true or correct; incorrectly or dishonestly.
6,726faminean extreme and widespread shortage of food causing starvation in a region.
6,727fraudulentDone in a way that involves deception or dishonesty, especially to gain money or advantage illegally.
6,728freewayA wide, high-speed road with no traffic lights or intersections, designed for fast travel over long distances.
6,729freshlyvery recently; just made or done a short time ago
6,730gazetteAn official journal or newspaper, especially one published by a government or institution.
6,731geeka person who is extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable about a specific technical or niche subject.
6,732grannyan informal word for grandmother.
6,733handicapa disadvantage or obstacle that makes success more difficult.
6,734homagespecial honor or public respect shown to someone or something.
6,735homoa genus name for human beings in biological classification, or a prefix meaning 'same'.
6,736hostilityunfriendly or aggressive feelings or behavior toward someone.
6,737hymnA religious song of praise, typically sung in a church.
6,738hypotheticalbased on a supposed scenario rather than real facts; imaginary for the sake of argument.
6,739informativeProviding a lot of useful information or knowledge.
6,740infringementthe act of breaking or violating a law, rule, or someone's rights.
6,741internshipa temporary position, often unpaid or low-paid, in which a student or trainee gains practical work experience.
6,742interruptTo stop someone from speaking or doing something by saying or doing something.
6,743invadeTo enter a country or area by force, especially with an army.
6,744knockouta punch or blow that renders an opponent unconscious, ending a fight.
6,745lanterna portable light in a transparent case, often with a handle for carrying.
6,746linenfabric made from flax fibers, often used for bedding, tablecloths, and clothing.
6,747lookoutthe act of watching for danger or trouble; a person or place assigned to watch.
6,748moonlightto work a second job, usually at night, in addition to one's main job.
6,749mooseA large deer-like animal with broad antlers, found in northern forests.
6,750mosquitoa small flying insect that sucks blood and can transmit diseases.
6,751motelA roadside hotel designed primarily for motorists, with parking spaces near the rooms.
6,752nouna word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
6,753novelista person who writes novels as a profession or art form
6,754onwardscontinuing forward in time or space; from a specified point and into the future.
6,755overthrowto remove from power by force; to defeat or bring down a ruling authority.
6,756paradigma typical example or model; a set of ideas that forms the framework for how something is understood.
6,757pavementthe hard surface of a road or path, typically made of asphalt or concrete.
6,758paydaythe day on which one receives their wages or salary.
6,759perpetualNever ending or changing; continuing forever.
6,760physiologythe branch of science concerned with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
6,761pigeonA plump bird with a small head and cooing call, commonly found in cities.
6,762plateaua period or state of little or no change following a period of progress.
6,763playlista list of songs, videos, or tracks arranged to be played in order.
6,764precincta district or division of a city, especially one under the jurisdiction of a specific police station.
6,765proliferationrapid increase or spread of something in large numbers
6,766pseudoNot genuine; false or pretended, often used as a prefix meaning 'fake'.
6,767puddinga sweet, soft dessert made from milk, sugar, and flavoring, often thickened with starch.
6,768refrigeratorA kitchen appliance that uses cold temperatures to preserve food and drinks.
6,769regenerationthe process of growing or being renewed or restored.
6,770remembranceThe action of remembering or a memory of someone or something.
6,771reminiscenttending to remind one of something; having similarities to something in the past.
6,772repsshort for repetitions; the number of times an exercise movement is performed in a set.
6,773resentmenta feeling of bitterness or indignation at having been treated unfairly.
6,774resinA sticky substance produced by plants or made synthetically, used in varnishes, adhesives, and plastics.
6,775rotaryA road junction where traffic moves in a circle around a central island; also used as an adjective meaning 'rotating'.
6,776scarcenot enough in supply; rare or hard to find.
6,777siblingA brother or sister.
6,778simulatorA device or program that imitates a real system or environment for training or testing purposes.
6,779slipperydifficult to hold or stand on because of being smooth, wet, or oily.
6,780soakto immerse or steep something in liquid for a period of time.
6,781sockA soft covering for the foot, worn inside a shoe.
6,782spectacleAn impressive or remarkable sight or display.
6,783stinta fixed period of time spent doing a particular job or activity.
6,784suicidalHaving or showing a desire to kill oneself; extremely dangerous or self-destructive.
6,785symposiumA formal meeting or conference at which experts discuss a particular topic.
6,786tabsclose watch or observation over someone or something (used in the phrase 'keep tabs on').
6,787trajectorythe curved path followed by a moving object, or the course of development of something over time.
6,788unidentifiedNot recognized or known; whose name or nature is not known.
6,789unresta state of widespread anxiety, dissatisfaction, or disturbance in a group or society.
6,790unseennot seen or noticed; hidden from view.
6,791utmostThe greatest or highest degree; most extreme.
6,792waiterA person who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant.
6,793wearyVery tired, especially from long effort or strain.
6,794accusationA statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
6,795adaptera device that connects two things with different interfaces so they can work together.
6,796adjustableable to be changed or moved to suit different needs or conditions.
6,797adulthoodthe period of life when a person is fully grown and legally considered an adult.
6,798agonyextreme physical or mental suffering or pain.
6,799allergyAn abnormal immune reaction of the body to a substance that is harmless to most people.
6,800astronauta person trained to travel and work in space