The 9,101–9,200 most common English words

  1. 9,101senselessHaving no meaning, purpose, or good reason; pointless or stupid.
  2. 9,102seventeenthThe ordinal number for 17; coming after the sixteenth in order.
  3. 9,103shortcuta route or method that is quicker than the usual one.
  4. 9,104slayto kill, especially in a violent or dramatic way; also used informally to mean performing or succeeding impressively.
  5. 9,105takeoffthe moment when an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly
  6. 9,106tatcheap, low-quality goods; tasteless or trashy items.
  7. 9,107taxablesubject to tax; required to have tax paid on it.
  8. 9,108treadmillA exercise machine with a moving belt that allows a person to walk or run in place.
  9. 9,109unavoidableimpossible to prevent or escape; certain to happen.
  10. 9,110unilateraldone by or affecting only one side or party.
  11. 9,111vieto compete eagerly with others in order to achieve something.
  12. 9,112waspa slender stinging insect with yellow and black stripes, related to bees and ants.
  13. 9,113watermelona large fruit with green skin, red flesh, and black seeds, containing a lot of water.
  14. 9,114westwardtoward or in the direction of the west.
  15. 9,115yinThe passive, dark, and feminine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology, complementary to yang.
  16. 9,116acidicHaving the properties of an acid; having a pH below 7.
  17. 9,117adherencethe fact of following or sticking to a rule, belief, or plan.
  18. 9,118adjectivea word that describes or modifies a noun.
  19. 9,119amnesiaA condition in which a person loses their memory, either partially or completely.
  20. 9,120angrilyin an angry manner; with strong displeasure or rage.
  21. 9,121appellateRelating to the process of appealing a legal decision to a higher court.
  22. 9,122armouredprotected by a covering of metal or other strong material against weapons or attack.
  23. 9,123ascensionthe act of rising or moving upward, especially to a higher position or level.
  24. 9,124aspirinA common pain-relieving medicine used to reduce pain, fever, and inflammation.
  25. 9,125benevolentWell-meaning and kindly; showing goodwill toward others.
  26. 9,126bestsellerA product, especially a book, that sells in very large numbers.
  27. 9,127bogwet, spongy ground that is saturated with water; a marsh or swamp.
  28. 9,128bombardmenta continuous attack with bombs, shells, or heavy gunfire.
  29. 9,129borderlineon the boundary between two categories; barely acceptable or qualifying.
  30. 9,130bungalowa small, single-storey house, often with a wide porch.
  31. 9,131burglarA person who illegally breaks into a building to steal things.
  32. 9,132calibrationthe process of adjusting or checking a measuring instrument to ensure it gives accurate results.
  33. 9,133capitalizeto take advantage of something; to use a situation to gain benefit.
  34. 9,134charismaA compelling charm or attractiveness that inspires loyalty and admiration in others.
  35. 9,135classmatea person who is in the same class as you at school.
  36. 9,136cognitionThe mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
  37. 9,137cookerA device or appliance used for cooking food, such as a stove or oven.
  38. 9,138coupeA car with a fixed roof, two doors, and a sloping rear, typically seating two to four people.
  39. 9,139cylindricalhaving the shape of a cylinder; long and round with flat circular ends.
  40. 9,140deceptivegiving a false impression; misleading
  41. 9,141deemTo consider or judge something to be a particular way.
  42. 9,142devastationgreat destruction or damage; a state of ruin.
  43. 9,143devoutHaving deep religious faith; very devoted and sincere.
  44. 9,144disproportionatetoo large or too small in comparison to something else; out of proportion.
  45. 9,145divisivecausing strong disagreement or separation among people.
  46. 9,146embryoan organism in the earliest stages of development, before birth or hatching.
  47. 9,147erraticunpredictable and inconsistent; not following a regular pattern.
  48. 9,148fangA long, pointed tooth used by animals such as snakes or wolves to bite or inject venom.
  49. 9,149follya foolish act or idea that lacks good judgment
  50. 9,150foreseeableable to be predicted or expected in advance.
  51. 9,151hardwoodwood from broad-leaved trees, known for its density and strength.
  52. 9,152highnessA title of honor used when speaking to or about a royal person.
  53. 9,153hindsightUnderstanding of a situation or event only after it has happened.
  54. 9,154homophobiaan irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against gay or lesbian people.
  55. 9,155indifferencelack of interest, concern, or sympathy toward something or someone.
  56. 9,156indispensableAbsolutely necessary; impossible to do without.
  57. 9,157infirmaryA place where sick or injured people receive medical care, especially within an institution.
  58. 9,158inflictto cause something unpleasant or harmful to be suffered by someone or something.
  59. 9,159inhibitto slow down, restrain, or prevent a process or action.
  60. 9,160insanelyto an extreme or overwhelming degree; incredibly
  61. 9,161intellectuallyin a way that relates to the ability to think and understand ideas at a high level.
  62. 9,162interstellaroccurring or situated between stars
  63. 9,163involuntaryDone without conscious control or intention; not deliberate.
  64. 9,164issuanceThe action of formally supplying, distributing, or publishing something.
  65. 9,165itchyhaving or causing an uncomfortable sensation that makes you want to scratch.
  66. 9,166juntaa group of military or political leaders who have taken control of a country by force.
  67. 9,167latchto fasten or secure something with a catch or lock.
  68. 9,168libelA published false statement that damages someone's reputation.
  69. 9,169ligamenta short band of tough, flexible connective tissue that links two bones or cartilages at a joint.
  70. 9,170likenessa close resemblance or similarity; a representation of someone's appearance.
  71. 9,171loftyVery high in nature, rank, or character; impressively elevated or noble.
  72. 9,172loomto appear as a large, threatening shape; to seem about to happen in a worrying way.
  73. 9,173ludicrousSo absurd or unreasonable as to be laughable.
  74. 9,174maizea tall cereal plant that produces large ears of yellow kernels; corn.
  75. 9,175maliceThe desire to harm others; ill will.
  76. 9,176marginalizedTreated as insignificant or pushed to the edges of society, deprived of power or opportunity.
  77. 9,177nemesisA long-standing rival or source of downfall that one cannot overcome.
  78. 9,178originalitythe quality of being new, creative, and not copied from something else
  79. 9,179ornamentalserving as decoration rather than for practical use; decorative.
  80. 9,180pancreaticrelating to the pancreas, the gland that produces digestive enzymes and insulin.
  81. 9,181parlora room in a house used for receiving guests or for leisure activities
  82. 9,182pebblea small, smooth, rounded stone.
  83. 9,183perseverancecontinued effort and determination despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
  84. 9,184pharmacista person licensed to prepare and dispense medicinal drugs
  85. 9,185picky(adjective) excessively choosy or hard to please, especially about food or details.
  86. 9,186populacethe general public; the common people of a place.
  87. 9,187priceyExpensive; costing more than expected.
  88. 9,188primaFirst or most important; used to denote the leading performer or chief element.
  89. 9,189propagationThe spreading or transmission of something, such as waves, signals, or ideas, through a medium or environment.
  90. 9,190psychedelicrelating to or producing vivid hallucinations and altered states of consciousness; having intense, distorted colors or patterns.
  91. 9,191radiatora device that heats a room by radiating warmth, usually connected to a hot-water or steam system.
  92. 9,192rectorA person who is in charge of a parish, school, or other institution.
  93. 9,193regalHaving a magnificent, dignified quality befitting a king or queen.
  94. 9,194relativitythe state of being relative; the theory that space, time, and motion are not absolute but depend on the observer's frame of reference.
  95. 9,195ridiculeto make fun of someone in a cruel or unkind way
  96. 9,196rockera rocking chair, or one of the curved pieces on the bottom of such a chair.
  97. 9,197sculptoran artist who creates three-dimensional works by carving, modeling, or casting materials such as stone, wood, or metal.
  98. 9,198sheenA soft, bright luster or shine on a surface.
  99. 9,199sinceritythe quality of being genuine, honest, and free from pretense
  100. 9,200sinfulGoing against moral or religious rules; wicked or immoral.