The 9,301–9,400 most common English words
- 9,301racketa loud, unpleasant noise or disturbance.
- 9,302realisticallyin a way that is based on facts and what is actually possible, rather than on hopes or ideals.
- 9,303reorganizationthe act of organizing something again in a new or different way
- 9,304retrievalThe process of getting something back or finding and extracting information.
- 9,305roundaboutnot direct; going a longer or more indirect way than necessary.
- 9,306salinecontaining or relating to salt; a salt-water solution used in medicine.
- 9,307saviourA person who rescues or saves someone from danger or difficulty.
- 9,308scarcelyOnly just; almost not at all; barely.
- 9,309shipbuildingthe construction and design of ships.
- 9,310signingsthe act of officially recruiting or contracting new players or members to an organization
- 9,311smokyfilled with, darkened by, or smelling of smoke.
- 9,312spadea digging tool with a flat rectangular blade and a long handle.
- 9,313steroida type of organic compound, often used as a drug to build muscle or reduce inflammation.
- 9,314temperateMild and moderate in temperature or behavior; not extreme.
- 9,315thematicrelating to or based on a central theme or subject.
- 9,316threesomeA group of three people or things.
- 9,317toasterA small electrical appliance used to brown bread by exposing it to radiant heat.
- 9,318trebleHigh-pitched in sound; the highest range of musical tones.
- 9,319turquoisea blue-green color, or a blue-green gemstone.
- 9,320ultravioletrelating to electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays, invisible to the human eye.
- 9,321unbiasedNot showing prejudice or favoritism; impartial and fair.
- 9,322uncannyStrange or mysterious in a way that is unsettling or hard to explain.
- 9,323underdoga competitor thought to have little chance of winning; someone in a weak or losing position.
- 9,324ungratefulnot feeling or showing thanks for kindness received.
- 9,325untreatednot given medical care or treatment; left in its original condition without being processed.
- 9,326usefulnessthe quality of being helpful or practical for a purpose.
- 9,327vandalismthe deliberate destruction or damage of public or private property.
- 9,328vowelA speech sound made with an open vocal tract, such as a, e, i, o, or u.
- 9,329voyagera person who makes a long journey, especially by sea or in space.
- 9,330weirdoa person who behaves in a strange or eccentric way.
- 9,331weldto join metal pieces by melting and fusing them together using heat.
- 9,332werewolfA person in folklore who transforms into a wolf, especially at the full moon.
- 9,333wrongfulNot fair, just, or legal; contrary to what is right.
- 9,334acknowledgementrecognition or admission of something; an expression of thanks or appreciation.
- 9,335alligatora large reptile with a broad snout, found mainly in the southeastern United States and China.
- 9,336antagonista person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an opponent.
- 9,337approximationa value or result that is close to but not exactly correct.
- 9,338aromaticHaving a strong, pleasant smell; fragrant.
- 9,339baroquehighly ornate and extravagant in style, especially in art or architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries.
- 9,340behaviouralrelating to the way a person or animal acts or responds to situations.
- 9,341bindera cover or folder with rings or clips for holding loose papers together.
- 9,342blindlywithout thinking carefully or using judgment; in an unquestioning way.
- 9,343briga prison on a ship or military base.
- 9,344buggyFull of bugs or errors; not working correctly.
- 9,345canonicalConforming to a general rule or standard; recognized as the most authoritative or important of its kind.
- 9,346cautiouslyin a careful way that avoids danger or risk
- 9,347celeryA plant with long, pale green stalks eaten as a vegetable.
- 9,348characterizeTo describe the typical qualities of someone or something.
- 9,349counsellora person trained to give guidance and support on personal or psychological problems.
- 9,350coutureHigh-end, custom-made fashion clothing created by leading designers.
- 9,351daba small amount of something applied lightly; a gentle touch or pat.
- 9,352dissatisfactiona feeling of not being satisfied or pleased with something.
- 9,353dodgyDishonest, unreliable, or of suspicious quality.
- 9,354earthlyrelating to life on earth; used for emphasis to mean 'at all' or 'conceivable'.
- 9,355electiveA course chosen by a student rather than required by the curriculum; optional.
- 9,356escalationa progressive increase in the intensity or seriousness of a situation.
- 9,357ethosThe characteristic spirit, values, and beliefs of a community or culture.
- 9,358eyewitnessa person who sees an event happen and can describe it from personal observation
- 9,359fleetingLasting for only a very short time.
- 9,360forfeitto lose or give up something as a penalty.
- 9,361foundryA factory where metal is melted and cast into shapes.
- 9,362furnishingsthe furniture, curtains, carpets, and other movable items used to equip a room or building.
- 9,363giraffea very tall African animal with a long neck and spotted coat.
- 9,364grindera machine or tool used to grind, sharpen, or crush something by friction.
- 9,365gunmanA person who uses or carries a gun, especially to commit a crime.
- 9,366hardcoverA book bound with a stiff, protective cover, as opposed to a paperback.
- 9,367healera person or thing that heals or restores health
- 9,368hingeto depend entirely on a single factor; also, a movable joint or mechanism that connects two parts and allows them to pivot.
- 9,369intestinalrelating to the intestines or the digestive tract.
- 9,370jockA person who is very enthusiastic about sports and athletic activities; an athlete, especially one who is seen as focused mainly on sports.
- 9,371manicShowing wild, uncontrollable excitement or energy; relating to mania.
- 9,372manifoldmany and varied; of several different kinds.
- 9,373measurableLarge or significant enough to be noticed or measured.
- 9,374meekquiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; not assertive or aggressive.
- 9,375mellowPleasantly smooth, soft, or relaxed in character or tone.
- 9,376melona large, sweet fruit with a thick rind and juicy flesh, such as watermelon or cantaloupe.
- 9,377miscarriageThe spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the womb.
- 9,378mojoa special power, charm, or confidence that makes someone successful or attractive.
- 9,379narrationthe act or process of telling a story or giving a spoken commentary.
- 9,380nipto stop something at an early stage; to pinch or squeeze sharply.
- 9,381oblivionThe state of being forgotten or unknown; complete unawareness.
- 9,382ornamentan object used as a decoration to make something look more attractive.
- 9,383outpatientA patient who receives medical treatment without being admitted to stay overnight.
- 9,384pamphleta small, thin booklet or leaflet containing information about a topic.
- 9,385perishto die, especially in a sudden or untimely way.
- 9,386perpetratorA person who carries out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.
- 9,387pharaoha ruler of ancient Egypt, regarded as both political and religious leader.
- 9,388philanthropyThe practice of giving money, time, or resources to help others and improve society.
- 9,389photonA tiny particle of light or other electromagnetic radiation, carrying a quantum of energy.
- 9,390potionA liquid mixture believed to have magical or medicinal powers.
- 9,391preparednessthe state of being ready and equipped to deal with a situation, especially an emergency.
- 9,392primalMost basic or fundamental; relating to the earliest stage of development.
- 9,393psychopatha person with a mental disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, lack of empathy, and absence of guilt.
- 9,394quidBritish informal term for one pound sterling.
- 9,395receptiveWilling and able to receive new ideas, suggestions, or impressions openly.
- 9,396redundancythe state of being no longer needed or useful, often referring to job elimination or unnecessary repetition.
- 9,397reelectionThe act of being elected again to the same position.
- 9,398reindeera large deer found in Arctic and subarctic regions, often associated with Christmas traditions.
- 9,399relapsea return to a worse condition after a period of improvement
- 9,400relishgreat enjoyment or pleasure, especially in eating or doing something