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