The 8,601–8,700 most common English words
- 8,601precautiona measure taken in advance to prevent harm or prepare for possible danger.
- 8,602principallymainly; for the most part
- 8,603professionalismthe skill, good judgment, and polite behavior expected from a person trained to do a job well.
- 8,604rampagea period of violent, uncontrolled, and destructive behavior.
- 8,605rebirtha new beginning or renewal of something; being born again in spirit or form.
- 8,606rechargeto restore energy or enthusiasm after it has been used up.
- 8,607reliablyin a consistent and dependable manner; always working as expected.
- 8,608retinaThe light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye that sends visual signals to the brain.
- 8,609riffa short, repeated musical phrase, especially in rock or jazz.
- 8,610scrapeto remove something from a surface by rubbing with a sharp or hard edge.
- 8,611semanticrelating to meaning in language or logic.
- 8,612sheara force that causes parts of a material to slide past each other in opposite directions.
- 8,613siliconea synthetic rubber-like material made from silicon, oxygen, and other elements, used for waterproofing, sealing, and insulation.
- 8,614skepticisman attitude of doubting or questioning the truth of something.
- 8,615smileyA simple drawing of a smiling face, often used in messages to express happiness.
- 8,616snoopto look around secretly in order to find out information about someone.
- 8,617strifeangry or bitter disagreement or conflict between people.
- 8,618stylista person whose job is to arrange or design clothing, hair, or other aspects of someone's appearance.
- 8,619tattooedHaving permanent designs or markings made on the skin with ink using needles.
- 8,620tenorthe general meaning, drift, or tone of something spoken or written.
- 8,621thriftthe quality of using money and resources carefully and without waste.
- 8,622traverseto travel or move across, over, or through something.
- 8,623turnaroundA reversal from a bad situation to a good one; a recovery or improvement.
- 8,624uterusthe hollow muscular organ in female mammals in which offspring develop before birth; the womb.
- 8,625validateto confirm that something is acceptable, correct, or true.
- 8,626vocalistA singer, especially one who performs with a band or musical group.
- 8,627zebraA large African mammal with distinctive black and white stripes.
- 8,628aftAt, near, or toward the stern (rear) of a ship or aircraft.
- 8,629anesthesiaa state of temporary loss of sensation or consciousness induced by medical drugs, especially before surgery.
- 8,630anonymitythe state of being unknown or unidentified.
- 8,631appropriationThe act of taking something for one's own use, often without permission; also the allocation of funds for a specific purpose.
- 8,632ariaA long, elaborate solo song for a single voice, especially in an opera or oratorio.
- 8,633barefootwearing nothing on the feet; without shoes or socks.
- 8,634barragea rapid, overwhelming outpouring of something, such as questions, criticism, or gunfire.
- 8,635brillianceexceptional talent, intelligence, or brightness.
- 8,636brotha thin, clear liquid made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
- 8,637centenaryThe hundredth anniversary of an event or founding.
- 8,638checkpointa place where people or vehicles are stopped and checked, especially at a border or security point.
- 8,639chloridea compound formed when chlorine combines with another element or radical, commonly found in salts
- 8,640classifyTo arrange things into groups according to their type.
- 8,641clinicallyin a calm, detached, and objective manner, as if in a medical or scientific context.
- 8,642cockyOverly self-confident in an arrogant or boastful way.
- 8,643coefficienta numerical or constant factor multiplied by a variable in an algebraic expression.
- 8,644conditionera product used to soften and improve the condition of hair (or fabric).
- 8,645conglomeratea large corporation made up of many different companies or businesses merged together.
- 8,646cornerstonethe most important part on which everything else depends; a foundation
- 8,647correctnessthe quality of being free from errors or mistakes; accuracy.
- 8,648counterfeitMade as an exact imitation of something genuine, with the intent to deceive.
- 8,649deaconA member of the clergy ranking below a priest, or a lay person who assists in church services.
- 8,650dentistryThe branch of medicine concerned with the teeth, gums, and mouth.
- 8,651edgyprovocatively bold or unconventional; nervously tense.
- 8,652encorean additional performance given in response to audience demand.
- 8,653enormouslyto an extremely large degree; vastly.
- 8,654errto make a mistake or be incorrect; to do wrong.
- 8,655espressoa strong coffee made by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee beans.
- 8,656evadeto escape or avoid something or someone by being clever or quick.
- 8,657freakyStrange, unusual, or unexpected in a way that is surprising or unsettling.
- 8,658futileHaving no useful result; pointless or ineffective.
- 8,659glacialextremely slow, or relating to glaciers and ice ages.
- 8,660gloomydark, dim, or causing feelings of sadness and hopelessness.
- 8,661gracefulHaving beauty and elegance in movement or appearance.
- 8,662grittyshowing courage and determination; or depicting harsh, unpleasant realities in a realistic way.
- 8,663heartbreakintense emotional pain or grief, especially from the end of a romantic relationship.
- 8,664heista robbery, especially a carefully planned theft of valuables.
- 8,665heterosexualrelating to or characterized by attraction to people of the opposite sex.
- 8,666hinderto make it difficult for someone or something to move or make progress.
- 8,667horsebackthe back of a horse, used as a seat for riding
- 8,668hospiceA facility or program providing compassionate care and support for people who are dying, focusing on comfort rather than cure.
- 8,669inhibitiona feeling of self-consciousness or restraint that prevents one from acting freely.
- 8,670integerA whole number that is not a fraction, either positive, negative, or zero.
- 8,671interdisciplinaryinvolving or relating to more than one branch of knowledge or academic discipline.
- 8,672intermittentoccurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
- 8,673intimidationthe act of frightening or threatening someone to make them do what you want
- 8,674iterationone cycle in a repeated process; a version produced by repeating a process.
- 8,675martianof or relating to the planet Mars or its supposed inhabitants.
- 8,676melancholya feeling of deep, quiet sadness or gloom.
- 8,677meteorologicalrelating to the science of weather and atmospheric conditions.
- 8,678mopA cleaning tool with a long handle and absorbent head used for washing floors.
- 8,679multiculturalrelating to or including many different cultures existing together.
- 8,680negligibleSo small or unimportant as to be not worth considering.
- 8,681obligatoryrequired by a rule, law, or duty; compulsory
- 8,682oceanicrelating to or found in the ocean.
- 8,683outpostA small military camp or settlement located at a distance from the main force or civilization.
- 8,684overflowto flow over the edges of a container or boundary because it is too full
- 8,685oxidationA chemical process in which a substance loses electrons or combines with oxygen.
- 8,686panoramaa wide, unobstructed view of an extensive area.
- 8,687peepa quick or furtive look at something.
- 8,688pervasivespreading widely throughout an area or group; present everywhere.
- 8,689picklea difficult or awkward situation; also a vegetable preserved in vinegar brine.
- 8,690pinkythe smallest finger on the hand.
- 8,691playwrightA person who writes plays for the theatre.
- 8,692predatoryrelating to an animal or person that hunts and exploits others for gain
- 8,693prefacean introductory section at the beginning of a book, explaining its purpose or background.
- 8,694prescribeto officially recommend or order a medicine or treatment
- 8,695punitiveintended as punishment; relating to or inflicting a penalty.
- 8,696rainforesta dense, tropical forest that receives very high annual rainfall
- 8,697rebornborn again; having a new start or renewed sense of life.
- 8,698reddishsomewhat red in color; having a slight red tinge.
- 8,699reprintto print something again; a copy produced by printing again.
- 8,700restroomA room with a toilet and sink, used for personal hygiene; a bathroom in a public place.