The 9,401–9,500 most common English words

  1. 9,401rendezvousA meeting or meeting place arranged in advance.
  2. 9,402reversibleAble to be undone, changed back, or returned to an original state.
  3. 9,403selectivelyin a way that carefully chooses certain things and not others
  4. 9,404shreda very small piece or amount of something
  5. 9,405sidelineto remove someone from active participation; to keep out of action.
  6. 9,406simplisticTreating complex issues as simpler than they really are; overly simple.
  7. 9,407skatera person who skates, especially on ice or a skateboard.
  8. 9,408skincarethe practice of caring for one's skin using cleansers, moisturizers, and other products.
  9. 9,409superviseto watch over and direct the work or activities of others.
  10. 9,410supervisoryrelating to or involving the oversight and direction of others' work.
  11. 9,411syllableA unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, forming the whole or part of a word.
  12. 9,412synodA formal assembly of church officials to discuss and decide on matters of faith and governance.
  13. 9,413takeawaythe key point or lesson to be learned from something
  14. 9,414treacherousGuilty of betrayal or deception; dangerously unreliable or unstable.
  15. 9,415untoldtoo great or severe to be measured or described; immeasurable.
  16. 9,416versatilitythe quality of being able to do many different things well.
  17. 9,417visualizationthe act of forming a mental image or picture of something in your mind.
  18. 9,418voicemaila recorded telephone message left when the recipient does not answer.
  19. 9,419voltThe SI unit of electric potential, equal to the potential difference that drives one ampere of current through one ohm of resistance.
  20. 9,420wingersPlayers in soccer or rugby who play on the far left or right sides of the field.
  21. 9,421allocateto distribute or assign resources for a specific purpose.
  22. 9,422analyticrelating to or using analysis; characterized by logical, systematic reasoning.
  23. 9,423attributableable to be regarded as caused by or resulting from something
  24. 9,424bastiona stronghold or place providing strong defense; something that protects or preserves a particular principle or activity.
  25. 9,425biopsyThe removal and examination of tissue from a living body to diagnose disease.
  26. 9,426bolsterto support or strengthen; to make something stronger or more effective.
  27. 9,427braythe loud, harsh cry made by a donkey; to make such a sound.
  28. 9,428chopperan informal word for a helicopter.
  29. 9,429chunkythick and heavy in shape or build; having large, solid pieces.
  30. 9,430cohesiveForming a united and well-integrated whole.
  31. 9,431commandoa member of a military unit trained for rapid raids and surprise attacks.
  32. 9,432complicationa problem or difficulty that makes a situation more complex or harder to deal with.
  33. 9,433contentiouscausing or likely to cause argument or controversy.
  34. 9,434contraagainst; in opposition to
  35. 9,435creasea line or ridge made by folding, pressing, or crushing something
  36. 9,436dehydrationa condition in which the body loses more fluid than it takes in, causing a lack of water.
  37. 9,437denominationA named unit of value, especially for currency or a religious group.
  38. 9,438digestionthe process by which the body breaks down food into substances it can absorb and use.
  39. 9,439embargoan official ban on trade or commerce with a particular country or on particular goods.
  40. 9,440embodimenta person or thing that represents or expresses a quality in a very clear or typical way.
  41. 9,441engravinga design or inscription cut into a hard surface, or the print made from such a surface.
  42. 9,442explanatoryserving to explain or make something clear.
  43. 9,443extremismthe holding of extreme political or religious views, often leading to radical or dangerous actions.
  44. 9,444filtrationthe process of passing a liquid or gas through a filter to remove unwanted substances.
  45. 9,445fungalrelating to or caused by a fungus.
  46. 9,446glooma state of darkness, sadness, or hopelessness
  47. 9,447goblina small, mischievous, and often ugly creature from folklore.
  48. 9,448gunnera person who operates or fires a gun, especially as part of a military crew.
  49. 9,449hamsterA small, round-bodied rodent with pouched cheeks, often kept as a pet.
  50. 9,450hexa magic spell intended to bring bad luck or harm
  51. 9,451hydraa persistent, multi-headed problem that keeps growing back when one part is dealt with; from the mythological serpent with many heads.
  52. 9,452hypocriticalBehaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or feelings; insincere.
  53. 9,453illustriousWell known and respected, especially because of past achievements; distinguished.
  54. 9,454incidentaloccurring as a minor or secondary part of something; not essential.
  55. 9,455indigoA dark blue-purple color or the natural dye that produces it.
  56. 9,456instructTo teach someone or tell them how to do something.
  57. 9,457insurgencyAn organized rebellion or uprising against an established authority or government.
  58. 9,458intimidateto frighten or overawe someone in order to make them do what you want
  59. 9,459labyrintha complicated network of paths or passages in which it is easy to get lost; a maze.
  60. 9,460latencya delay between a cause and its effect, especially in data transmission.
  61. 9,461limboa state of uncertainty or neglect, where someone or something is left waiting with no clear outcome.
  62. 9,462lingerto stay somewhere longer than expected; to remain or persist.
  63. 9,463lousyVery bad or of poor quality; inferior.
  64. 9,464luncheona formal or official midday meal.
  65. 9,465mailboxa box or slot where letters and packages are delivered.
  66. 9,466mammala warm-blooded vertebrate animal that feeds its young with milk.
  67. 9,467memorabiliaobjects kept or collected because of their connection to memorable people, events, or times.
  68. 9,468midtermoccurring in or relating to the middle of an academic term or political term of office; also, an exam given at that midpoint.
  69. 9,469muzzlea guard fitted over an animal's mouth to prevent it from biting or making noise.
  70. 9,470nurtureto care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
  71. 9,471obliviousNot aware of or paying attention to what is happening around you.
  72. 9,472odeA type of lyric poem, typically one expressing praise or celebration of a person, place, or thing.
  73. 9,473overtDone openly and without concealment; not hidden.
  74. 9,474pacerspeople or devices that set or maintain a specific speed for others to follow during a race or exercise.
  75. 9,475pajamasloose clothing worn for sleeping.
  76. 9,476patriarchthe male head of a family or community, often one who is respected for his age and authority
  77. 9,477penthousea luxurious apartment situated on the top floor of a tall building.
  78. 9,478perjuryThe criminal offense of making false statements while under oath.
  79. 9,479piousDeeply religious and devout; showing sincere reverence for a deity.
  80. 9,480prematurelyhappening or done too early, before the expected or proper time.
  81. 9,481prioritizeto arrange or deal with things in order of their importance.
  82. 9,482proprietorA person who owns and runs a business or property.
  83. 9,483quarrelan angry argument or disagreement between people.
  84. 9,484raiderA person or group that makes a sudden attack to steal or cause harm.
  85. 9,485rebatea partial refund given to a buyer after a purchase.
  86. 9,486resurgencea new rise or revival of something after a period of decline.
  87. 9,487roosteran adult male chicken
  88. 9,488sanskritan ancient classical language of India, used in Hindu scriptures and literature.
  89. 9,489scubaa system of portable breathing equipment that lets a diver breathe underwater using a compressed-air tank.
  90. 9,490seamlesssmooth and without any obvious joins or interruptions.
  91. 9,491shitea person who performs or acts, especially a bad or incompetent one (informal/vulgar British slang).
  92. 9,492shorelineThe line where a body of water meets the land; a coast or shore.
  93. 9,493silhouettethe dark outline or shadow shape of someone or something seen against a lighter background.
  94. 9,494slugA small, soft-bodied creature similar to a snail but without a shell.
  95. 9,495smugHaving or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements; self-satisfied.
  96. 9,496sopranoThe highest singing voice in classical music, typically performed by a woman.
  97. 9,497spectroscopyThe branch of science concerned with the investigation and measurement of spectra produced when matter interacts with or emits electromagnetic radiation.
  98. 9,498spreadsheetA computer program or document that arranges data in rows and columns for calculation and analysis.
  99. 9,499stagnantNot flowing or moving; showing no activity or development.
  100. 9,500tendona tough cord of fibrous tissue that connects a muscle to a bone.