The 9,201–9,300 most common English words

1. 9,201slandera false spoken or written statement that damages someone's reputation
2. 9,202sleeksmooth, glossy, and streamlined in appearance.
3. 9,203slinga loop of fabric or rope used to support or carry something, especially an injured limb.
4. 9,204socioeconomicrelating to both social and economic factors together.
5. 9,205spontaneouslyin a natural, unplanned, or impulsive way, without being forced or arranged.
6. 9,206sturgeonA large, ancient freshwater or saltwater fish valued for its flesh and roe.
7. 9,207subpoenaa legal document ordering someone to appear in court or produce evidence.
8. 9,208syllabusAn outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course.
9. 9,209textualrelating to or based on a written text.
10. 9,210toada small amphibian similar to a frog, typically with dry warty skin and spending more time on land.
11. 9,211unaffectednot influenced or changed by something; natural and genuine
12. 9,212undeniableimpossible to deny or dispute; clearly true.
13. 9,213upstatelocated in or relating to the northern or inland part of a state, away from the main city.
14. 9,214vigilantKeeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
15. 9,215visitationan official or formal visit, or the right to visit someone under regulated conditions.
16. 9,216washerA small flat ring or disc placed under a nut or bolt head to distribute pressure or prevent leakage.
17. 9,217wickthe twisted cord in a candle or lamp that draws up fuel and burns.
18. 9,218worldlyHaving experience and knowledge of life and the world; not naive or spiritual.
19. 9,219additivea substance added to something in small amounts to improve or preserve it.
20. 9,220adeptvery skilled or proficient at something.
21. 9,221advantageousGiving a benefit or favorable condition; helpful for success.
22. 9,222afloatfloating on water; or figuratively, remaining financially solvent and not failing.
23. 9,223agilityThe ability to move quickly and easily with good coordination.
24. 9,224alterationa change or modification made to something.
25. 9,225annoyanceA feeling of slight anger or irritation caused by something bothersome.
26. 9,226anonsoon; shortly; before long (archaic/literary).
27. 9,227antea stake put up by a player before receiving cards in a card game; an initial payment or contribution.
28. 9,228archipelagoa group of islands clustered together in a sea or ocean.
29. 9,229bonfirea large open-air fire built for celebration or to burn waste.
30. 9,230bullpenan area in a baseball stadium where relief pitchers warm up before entering the game; also refers to the group of relief pitchers on a team.
31. 9,231cafesplural of cafe; small restaurants or coffee shops where people can eat and drink
32. 9,232caninerelating to or resembling a dog; a dog.
33. 9,233carvera person who cuts and shapes wood, stone, or other materials into decorative or artistic forms
34. 9,234causalrelating to or acting as a cause; expressing a cause-and-effect relationship.
35. 9,235centrallyin or at the center; in a way that is controlled from one main point.
36. 9,236cheerleadera person who leads crowds in cheering, typically at sports events.
37. 9,237citadela fortress protecting or dominating a city; a stronghold.
38. 9,238colonialismthe practice by which a powerful country controls and exploits other territories and their people for its own benefit.
39. 9,239dashboardthe panel in a vehicle that displays instruments and controls, located in front of the driver.
40. 9,240deficientLacking in something necessary or required; not having enough of something.
41. 9,241degenerateto decline or worsen in quality, character, or function over time.
42. 9,242demonicResembling or characteristic of a demon; fierce and evil.
43. 9,243deterrentsomething that discourages or prevents a particular action or behavior.
44. 9,244disdaina feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect or attention; contempt.
45. 9,245disgracefulCausing shame or loss of respect; deeply shameful.
46. 9,246doggyAn informal or child-friendly word for a dog.
47. 9,247dolegovernment unemployment benefit; to distribute something in small portions.
48. 9,248dunA dull grayish-brown color.
49. 9,249eerieStrange and frightening in an unsettling, mysterious way.
50. 9,250excursionA short journey or trip made for leisure or a specific purpose.
51. 9,251exponentialIncreasing or decreasing at a rate that becomes faster and faster in proportion to the current value.
52. 9,252farceA ridiculous situation or event that is absurd and pointless; also a type of comic play.
53. 9,253fatallyin a way that causes death; in a manner leading to fatal consequences.
54. 9,254flingto throw or hurl something with force; to move or act with sudden energy.
55. 9,255franticwildly anxious or desperate; in a state of panic
56. 9,256fudgeto handle something carelessly or dishonestly; to adjust facts or figures to avoid difficulty.
57. 9,257glideto move smoothly and continuously with little or no effort
58. 9,258grieveto feel intense sorrow or sadness, especially due to loss.
59. 9,259grosslyin an extreme or excessive way; to a very great degree (used especially of something bad).
60. 9,260grudgea feeling of resentment or ill will toward someone because of a past wrong.
61. 9,261hairstylethe way in which a person's hair is cut, shaped, or arranged.
62. 9,262handwrittenwritten by hand rather than typed or printed.
63. 9,263harmonicHaving a pleasing combination of notes or parts that sound good together.
64. 9,264heartlessshowing no sympathy or kindness; cruel and uncaring.
65. 9,265hecticFull of hurried activity; very busy and slightly chaotic.
66. 9,266holistictreating or considering the whole of something rather than just its parts.
67. 9,267hormonalrelating to or caused by hormones in the body.
68. 9,268informantA person who gives information, especially to the police or authorities.
69. 9,269inhabitto live in or occupy a place as a resident.
70. 9,270intrusiveTending to intrude or disturb; entering without invitation or permission.
71. 9,271invoketo call upon or cite a law, right, or authority as a reason or justification.
72. 9,272jackassa foolish or stupid person; also literally a male donkey.
73. 9,273kiwiA small, oval fruit with brown fuzzy skin and bright green flesh, originally from New Zealand.
74. 9,274limoa large, luxurious car, often driven by a professional chauffeur
75. 9,275lunchtimethe time in the middle of the day when lunch is eaten
76. 9,276malignantVery dangerous or harmful, especially of a tumor that tends to invade and destroy surrounding tissue.
77. 9,277maneThe long hair growing around or on the neck of some animals, such as a lion or horse.
78. 9,278mascaraa cosmetic applied to the eyelashes to darken and thicken them.
79. 9,279matchmakingThe activity of bringing two people together for a romantic relationship or marriage.
80. 9,280measlesa contagious viral disease causing fever and a red skin rash, common in children.
81. 9,281mendTo repair something that is broken or damaged.
82. 9,282microbialrelating to or caused by microbes (extremely small living organisms).
83. 9,283migrainea severe, throbbing headache often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light.
84. 9,284millennialrelating to or denoting the generation of people born roughly between 1981 and 1996.
85. 9,285mittA type of glove, especially one used in baseball or for oven use.
86. 9,286moltenMade liquid by very high heat; melted.
87. 9,287monsoona seasonal wind system that brings heavy rainfall, especially in South and Southeast Asia.
88. 9,288montagea composition made by combining several images, clips, or pieces into a single work.
89. 9,289negligentFailing to take proper care or give enough attention to one's responsibilities.
90. 9,290optimizeTo make something as effective or efficient as possible.
91. 9,291passionatelyin a way that shows very strong feeling or enthusiasm
92. 9,292persuasionthe act of convincing someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
93. 9,293plaida pattern of crossed horizontal and vertical stripes in multiple colors, or a cloth with such a pattern.
94. 9,294playbackthe act of reproducing previously recorded sound or video.
95. 9,295plushRichly luxurious and expensive in quality or appearance.
96. 9,296positivitythe quality of being optimistic and focused on good aspects of a situation.
97. 9,297precedencethe condition of being considered more important than something else; priority.
98. 9,298pristineIn its original, unspoiled condition; perfectly clean and fresh.
99. 9,299prognosisA forecast of the likely course or outcome of a disease or situation.
100. 9,300propellerA rotating device with blades that produces thrust to move an aircraft or boat.