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