The 8,901–9,000 most common English words

1. 8,901setbacka problem or difficulty that delays or prevents progress.
2. 8,902sizablefairly large in size or amount.
3. 8,903smokera person who regularly smokes cigarettes or other tobacco products.
4. 8,904stunto shock or astonish someone so much that they cannot react normally
5. 8,905surpassTo go beyond or exceed a limit, expectation, or achievement.
6. 8,906tacka course of action or approach, especially one that is changed in response to circumstances
7. 8,907tarthaving a sharp, sour, or acidic taste.
8. 8,908toothpasteA paste used with a toothbrush to clean the teeth.
9. 8,909transformera device that transfers electrical energy between circuits, usually changing the voltage level.
10. 8,910transientlasting for only a short time; temporary.
11. 8,911triumphantfeeling or expressing great joy or pride after a victory or success.
12. 8,912umpirean official who enforces the rules and makes decisions in a sport or contest.
13. 8,913unbornnot yet born; still in the womb.
14. 8,914undisclosednot revealed or made known to others
15. 8,915unheardnot heard or listened to; ignored or unknown.
16. 8,916vicarA Church of England priest who is in charge of a parish.
17. 8,917weepto cry, shedding tears, especially from grief or sorrow
18. 8,918wrenchA tool with jaws used for gripping and turning nuts or bolts.
19. 8,919wretchedExtremely unhappy, unfortunate, or of very poor quality.
20. 8,920adolescenceThe period of life between childhood and adulthood, typically the teenage years.
21. 8,921afterlifeAn existence believed to follow death; life after death.
22. 8,922ammoniaA colorless gas with a strong pungent smell, made of nitrogen and hydrogen, used in cleaning products and fertilizers.
23. 8,923analogousSimilar in function or position to something else, though not identical in origin.
24. 8,924anarchistA person who believes in or advocates the abolition of all government and social order.
25. 8,925apronA protective garment worn over the front of clothes to keep them clean while cooking or working.
26. 8,926archaicVery old or old-fashioned, belonging to an earlier period.
27. 8,927attributionthe act of crediting a work, idea, or remark to a particular person or source.
28. 8,928biochemistrythe branch of science concerned with the chemical processes occurring within living organisms.
29. 8,929bopA light hit or punch, usually delivered in a playful or casual way.
30. 8,930burrA prickly seed case or flower head that clings to clothing or fur.
31. 8,931censorto examine material and suppress or remove parts considered harmful or offensive.
32. 8,932centennialRelating to or marking a period of one hundred years.
33. 8,933cloverA small plant with three-part leaves, often found in grass, sometimes with a rare four-leaf variation considered lucky.
34. 8,934colonizationthe process by which a foreign power establishes control over a territory and its people.
35. 8,935cookbookA book containing recipes and instructions for preparing food.
36. 8,936cosmopolitanfamiliar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures; international in character.
37. 8,937coyotea wild dog-like animal native to North America, known for its howling cry.
38. 8,938decorateto make something more attractive by adding ornaments or designs
39. 8,939deductiblethe amount of money you must pay out of pocket before insurance begins to cover costs.
40. 8,940diagonalGoing from one corner to another corner at an angle, not horizontal or vertical.
41. 8,941discreditTo cause someone or something to lose credibility or reputation.
42. 8,942dressera piece of bedroom furniture with drawers, used for storing clothes or personal items.
43. 8,943duffinformal word for a person's buttocks.
44. 8,944dysfunctionalnot operating normally or healthily; failing to function properly.
45. 8,945elmA tall deciduous tree with broad leaves, often found in parks and along streets.
46. 8,946equitablefair and impartial to everyone involved
47. 8,947estrogenA primary female sex hormone responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics.
48. 8,948exertto apply or bring into use (strength, influence, or effort)
49. 8,949feudalrelating to a social and political system in which land is exchanged for military service and loyalty, common in medieval Europe.
50. 8,950fleecethe thick woolly coat of a sheep, or fabric made to resemble it.
51. 8,951foddermaterial that is used to feed a particular need, especially as a source of information or entertainment; also, food for livestock.
52. 8,952fumbleto handle something clumsily or drop it while trying to hold or use it.
53. 8,953glarea fierce or angry stare; also, a very harsh bright light.
54. 8,954gourmetrelating to high-quality, fine food and drink.
55. 8,955handheldSmall enough to be held and operated in one hand.
56. 8,956handshakean act of grasping and shaking each other's hand as a greeting or to confirm an agreement.
57. 8,957heftyLarge in size, amount, or weight; impressively substantial.
58. 8,958herbalrelating to or made from herbs.
59. 8,959hippiea person, especially from the 1960s or 70s, who rejected mainstream society and valued peace, freedom, and a natural lifestyle.
60. 8,960humpa rounded bump or lump rising above a surface, such as on the back of a camel.
61. 8,961idioticExtremely stupid or foolish.
62. 8,962incarcerationThe state of being imprisoned or confined in jail.
63. 8,963infectto pass a disease or harmful microorganism to a person, animal, or plant
64. 8,964insertionthe act of putting something into something else
65. 8,965interruptiona break or pause in the continuity of something
66. 8,966intriguesecret plotting or scheming; the interest or curiosity aroused by something mysterious.
67. 8,967itchan uncomfortable sensation on the skin that makes you want to scratch.
68. 8,968latticeA structure of crossed strips or bars arranged in a regular pattern with spaces between them.
69. 8,969legitimatelyin a way that is lawful, genuine, or justified.
70. 8,970linebackerA defensive player in American football positioned behind the line of scrimmage.
71. 8,971magicallyin a way that seems to involve magic; wonderfully and unexpectedly.
72. 8,972mastermindA person who plans and directs a complex scheme or operation with great skill.
73. 8,973materiallyin a significant or substantial way; to an important degree
74. 8,974metadataData that provides information about other data, such as file size, creation date, or author.
75. 8,975mischiefplayful behavior that causes trouble or minor harm
76. 8,976modernizationthe process of making something more modern or up to date
77. 8,977noticeablyIn a way that is easy to see or notice; to a clearly observable degree.
78. 8,978occupancythe act of occupying a place, or the proportion of space or capacity that is in use.
79. 8,979oncologythe branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of cancer.
80. 8,980overrunto spread over or occupy in great numbers, often causing harm or damage
81. 8,981pastureAn area of land covered with grass where animals graze.
82. 8,982pathologicalcaused by or relating to a mental or physical disorder; compulsive or extreme beyond normal.
83. 8,983payloadthe cargo, data, or warhead carried by a vehicle, missile, or system.
84. 8,984pertinentRelevant or applicable to a particular matter.
85. 8,985plentifulexisting in large quantities; more than enough.
86. 8,986plumbera person who installs and repairs water pipes and plumbing fixtures
87. 8,987purchasera person who buys something
88. 8,988raritythe state of being uncommon or rare; something that is seldom found or seen.
89. 8,989realtyThe business or profession of buying, selling, and renting land and buildings; real estate.
90. 8,990rebelliousshowing a desire to resist authority or control.
91. 8,991revisitto return to or reconsider something again at a later time.
92. 8,992satiricalUsing humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or ridicule people or society.
93. 8,993sensualRelating to or involving gratification of the senses, often in a physically pleasing or romantic way.
94. 8,994slumpto fall or decline suddenly in amount, value, or level.
95. 8,995softento make something less hard, harsh, or severe
96. 8,996souveniran object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
97. 8,997spaceshipa vehicle designed to travel through outer space.
98. 8,998sparsethinly distributed; not dense or crowded.
99. 8,999spinnera small fishing lure with a rotating metal blade that flashes in the water to attract fish.
100. 9,000steamera boat or ship driven by steam power.