The 7,901–8,000 most common English words

  1. 7,901aperturean opening, hole, or gap, especially one that controls the amount of light entering a camera or optical device.
  2. 7,902apprenticeshipA period of working under a skilled person to learn a trade or profession.
  3. 7,903aspireTo have a strong desire or ambition to achieve something.
  4. 7,904biodiversitythe variety of living organisms in a given area or on Earth as a whole.
  5. 7,905biomedicalrelating to both biology and medicine, especially the application of biological sciences to medicine.
  6. 7,906breadththe wide range or extent of something
  7. 7,907bustera person or thing that breaks up, stops, or destroys something.
  8. 7,908cascadeto flow or fall in a rushing stream, like a waterfall.
  9. 7,909casinosestablishments where gambling games are played for money.
  10. 7,910charto partially burn something so that it becomes blackened on the surface.
  11. 7,911cleanseTo clean something thoroughly, removing dirt or impurities.
  12. 7,912concorda state of agreement and harmony between people or groups.
  13. 7,913connectora device or piece that joins two or more things together
  14. 7,914consolidateTo combine several things into a single more effective whole.
  15. 7,915containmentthe action of keeping something harmful under control or within limits.
  16. 7,916couplinga device or connection that joins two things together.
  17. 7,917cratea large box or container used for storing or transporting goods
  18. 7,918craveto feel a powerful desire or longing for something
  19. 7,919dangerouslyin a way that is likely to cause harm or risk
  20. 7,920elusivedifficult to find, catch, or achieve.
  21. 7,921espionageThe practice of spying to obtain secret information, especially for political or military purposes.
  22. 7,922existentialrelating to existence, especially human existence and its meaning or purpose.
  23. 7,923experimentationthe process of performing tests or trials to discover or prove something.
  24. 7,924flashbackA scene in a story that shows events from the past, or a sudden vivid memory of a past experience.
  25. 7,925funnelA tube or pipe that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for guiding liquid or powder into a small opening.
  26. 7,926glossa shiny or lustrous surface appearance; also a cosmetic product that gives shine.
  27. 7,927grafta piece of living tissue transplanted surgically to repair damaged tissue; also, corrupt use of one's position for personal gain.
  28. 7,928grumpyEasily annoyed or irritable; in a bad mood.
  29. 7,929guisean outward form or appearance, especially one that is deceptive.
  30. 7,930hushto make or become quiet and silent
  31. 7,931imitationa copy or reproduction of something, not the real thing
  32. 7,932immersionthe state of being deeply involved or submerged in something.
  33. 7,933inconvenientcausing difficulty or trouble; not suitable or practical.
  34. 7,934intrinsicBelonging to the essential nature of something; inherent.
  35. 7,935irresistibleToo attractive or tempting to be resisted.
  36. 7,936landslidea mass of rock, earth, or debris moving down a slope; also, an overwhelming victory in an election.
  37. 7,937leashA strap or cord used to restrain or control an animal, especially a dog.
  38. 7,938makeovera complete change in appearance or style, usually intended to improve something.
  39. 7,939memorandumA written note or record, especially one sent within an organization to communicate information or instructions.
  40. 7,940mermaida legendary sea creature with the upper body of a human and the tail of a fish.
  41. 7,941moderationthe quality of avoiding excess; keeping within reasonable limits
  42. 7,942nobilityThe group of people belonging to the highest social class, or the quality of being morally good and admirable.
  43. 7,943notationA system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in music or mathematics.
  44. 7,944onstageon or onto the stage in a theater, visible to the audience.
  45. 7,945ordeala very difficult or painful experience that tests one's endurance.
  46. 7,946painfullyin a way that causes pain, distress, or great discomfort; to an uncomfortable degree.
  47. 7,947paranormalbeyond the scope of normal scientific understanding; supernatural.
  48. 7,948pearA sweet, soft fruit that is wide at the bottom and narrow at the top.
  49. 7,949pistona sliding disc or cylinder that moves back and forth inside a tube, used to transfer force in an engine or pump.
  50. 7,950politelyin a respectful and courteous manner
  51. 7,951pollenA fine powder produced by flowers that fertilizes other plants.
  52. 7,952pubertythe period of life when a young person's body develops into an adult body
  53. 7,953reggaea style of popular music originating in Jamaica, characterized by a strong offbeat rhythm.
  54. 7,954respectfullyin a way that shows politeness and consideration for others.
  55. 7,955rethinkto think about something again in order to change or improve it
  56. 7,956reviewera person who evaluates and writes an opinion about something such as a book, film, or product.
  57. 7,957rewriteTo write something again in order to improve or change it.
  58. 7,958rodeoa public performance or contest in which cowboys display skills such as riding horses and roping cattle.
  59. 7,959shirea rural county or administrative district, especially in England.
  60. 7,960slita long, narrow cut or opening.
  61. 7,961taboosomething forbidden or avoided for social or cultural reasons
  62. 7,962teasersomething that gives a small hint or preview of something larger to come, intended to attract interest.
  63. 7,963throttlea device or mechanism that controls the flow of fuel or power to an engine; also, to strangle or suppress.
  64. 7,964trendyVery fashionable or up to date with current trends.
  65. 7,965triviapieces of information that are interesting but not important; facts used in quiz games.
  66. 7,966turbulentcharacterized by sudden, irregular movement or disorder; chaotic and unstable.
  67. 7,967unbearableToo painful, difficult, or unpleasant to endure.
  68. 7,968underagebelow the legal age required for a particular activity.
  69. 7,969unmarriedNot married; without a spouse.
  70. 7,970vaguelyIn a way that is not clear, definite, or precise.
  71. 7,971veggiesan informal word for vegetables.
  72. 7,972vortexa mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
  73. 7,973voucherA printed or digital document that gives the holder the right to a discount or exchange for goods and services.
  74. 7,974wanda thin stick used by a magician to perform magic tricks.
  75. 7,975advertan advertisement; a public notice promoting a product, service, or event.
  76. 7,976aliasa false or assumed name used to conceal one's true identity.
  77. 7,977annoyto make someone feel slightly angry or irritated
  78. 7,978antibodyA protein produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign substances such as bacteria or viruses.
  79. 7,979apostlea person who is the first to advocate an important belief or reform; one of the early followers sent out to spread the teachings of Jesus.
  80. 7,980applaudto clap hands to show approval or praise.
  81. 7,981bondagethe state of being enslaved or oppressed; lack of freedom.
  82. 7,982boredomthe feeling of being bored; a state of being uninterested and restless.
  83. 7,983brilliantlyin a very clever, skillful, or impressive manner
  84. 7,984brunchA late-morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch.
  85. 7,985burgundyA dark red color with a slight purple tinge, like red wine.
  86. 7,986changera person or thing that causes significant change or transformation.
  87. 7,987chestnuta smooth, hard nut with a sweet flavor, produced by the chestnut tree.
  88. 7,988cleanupThe process of making a place clean and tidy, especially after a mess or disaster.
  89. 7,989composeTo create music or writing; to make up the parts of something.
  90. 7,990conciseGiving a lot of information clearly and in few words.
  91. 7,991confinementthe state of being kept within a restricted space or place, unable to move freely
  92. 7,992consultancyA business or service that provides professional expert advice in a particular field.
  93. 7,993contractionthe process of becoming smaller or shorter, or a shortened form of a word.
  94. 7,994convergencethe process of coming together or meeting at a common point
  95. 7,995criteriona standard or principle by which something is judged or decided.
  96. 7,996deductiona conclusion reached by reasoning from evidence or known facts.
  97. 7,997despicableDeserving strong moral condemnation; utterly contemptible.
  98. 7,998detachmenta state of being emotionally uninvolved or impartial; distance from feelings or surroundings.
  99. 7,999detectorsdevices or instruments that sense or identify the presence of something, such as a substance, signal, or condition.
  100. 8,000dialogA conversation between two or more people, or the written words representing such a conversation.