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