The 9,701–9,800 most common English words
- 9,701analoguesomething that is similar in function to something else but different in origin or structure; relating to a system that uses continuous signals rather than digital ones.
- 9,702archivalrelating to or consisting of historical records or archives.
- 9,703ardentHaving or showing strong feelings or enthusiasm; passionate.
- 9,704assaya test or analysis of a substance to determine its composition or quality.
- 9,705badmintonA sport played with lightweight rackets and a shuttlecock over a high net.
- 9,706barbariana person from a foreign or uncivilized culture, often seen as fierce or brutal.
- 9,707bedrockThe solid foundation or most fundamental principles on which something is based.
- 9,708boardwalka raised wooden walkway built along a beach or waterfront.
- 9,709boldlyin a confident and brave manner, without hesitation or fear.
- 9,710boomera person born during the post-World War II baby boom, roughly between 1946 and 1964.
- 9,711brittleHard but easily broken or snapped; lacking flexibility.
- 9,712cheaplyat a low cost; without spending much money.
- 9,713cohesionthe quality of forming a united whole; the act of sticking together.
- 9,714compelTo force someone to do something.
- 9,715conduita channel or pipe through which something (such as water, wire, or information) is conveyed.
- 9,716constraintSomething that limits what you can do; a restriction.
- 9,717conveyora continuous moving belt or mechanism used to transport goods or materials from one place to another.
- 9,718decimalrelating to or expressed in a system of numbers based on units of ten.
- 9,719defensivelyin a way that shows one is trying to protect oneself from criticism or attack.
- 9,720defunctNo longer existing or functioning.
- 9,721degradeto make something worse in quality or value; to lower in dignity or rank.
- 9,722diffuseto spread or reduce something, such as tension or light, over a wide area or in a gentle way.
- 9,723disapprovalA feeling or expression of not approving of something or someone.
- 9,724disobediencerefusal or failure to obey rules, laws, or someone in authority
- 9,725dreamera person who spends time thinking about ideals or fantasies rather than practical matters.
- 9,726duneA hill or ridge of sand piled up by the wind.
- 9,727electronicallyby means of electronic technology; using computers or digital systems.
- 9,728emancipationthe process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions.
- 9,729entropya measure of disorder or randomness in a system, often increasing over time.
- 9,730epitomea perfect example or embodiment of a quality or type.
- 9,731extraditionthe process of handing over a person accused or convicted of a crime to the jurisdiction of another country or state.
- 9,732eyesightThe ability to see; vision.
- 9,733findera person who discovers or comes across something that was lost or hidden
- 9,734fishyCausing doubt or suspicion; seeming dishonest or questionable.
- 9,735forearmthe part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.
- 9,736frailweak and delicate in physical condition.
- 9,737frayto become worn or frayed at the edges; to cause stress or irritation.
- 9,738generationalrelating to or characteristic of a particular generation or successive generations.
- 9,739glazea smooth, shiny coating applied to pottery or food surfaces.
- 9,740goldfisha small orange or yellow freshwater fish commonly kept as a pet.
- 9,741grizzlyA large, powerful brown bear found in North America, known for its size and strength.
- 9,742grotesquecomically or repulsively ugly or distorted in an absurd way.
- 9,743harassto repeatedly annoy, pressure, or intimidate someone.
- 9,744hoodedhaving or wearing a hood; covered or shadowed by a hood.
- 9,745horridVery unpleasant or causing disgust; horrible.
- 9,746impracticalNot sensible or realistic; not suitable for actual use.
- 9,747interchangeableable to be exchanged or substituted for each other without making any difference.
- 9,748irreversibleimpossible to undo or reverse; permanent.
- 9,749lawlessnot governed by or obedient to laws; without legal control.
- 9,750mayoralrelating to or characteristic of a mayor
- 9,751medleya mixture or collection of different songs, items, or elements combined together.
- 9,752minimalistUsing or involving the minimum amount of elements; favoring simplicity and restraint.
- 9,753objectivelyin a way that is not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; based on facts.
- 9,754poreto study or read something with great attention and care
- 9,755postgraduateRelating to study or a qualification undertaken after completing a first degree.
- 9,756predicamenta difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation that is hard to escape from.
- 9,757predominantPresent as the strongest or main element; having the most influence or control.
- 9,758pukeTo vomit; to throw up.
- 9,759quadrantone of four equal parts into which something is divided, especially by two lines crossing at right angles.
- 9,760recitala performance of music or poetry, usually by a solo performer or small group.
- 9,761reciteto say aloud from memory, or to read aloud formally
- 9,762recollectionsomething remembered from the past; the act of recalling memories.
- 9,763refineto improve something by making small changes.
- 9,764resalethe act of selling something that has been bought previously.
- 9,765retaketo take or do something again, especially a test or exam.
- 9,766rupturea sudden breaking or bursting open of something
- 9,767scandalousCausing general public outrage or shock due to immoral or improper actions.
- 9,768seasoninga substance such as salt, pepper, or spices used to add flavor to food.
- 9,769securelyin a way that is firmly fixed or protected from danger or risk
- 9,770shabbyIn poor condition due to wear or lack of care; worn and untidy.
- 9,771sinusa hollow cavity in the skull connected to the nasal passages.
- 9,772skidto slide sideways or forward in an uncontrolled way, especially on a slippery surface.
- 9,773solacecomfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.
- 9,774specializeTo focus on and become an expert in one particular area.
- 9,775splintera small, thin, sharp piece broken off from wood or another material.
- 9,776squirea young attendant who served a knight and carried his armor and weapons.
- 9,777stonera person who regularly uses marijuana or other drugs.
- 9,778swimsuita piece of clothing worn for swimming
- 9,779symmetricalHaving exact correspondence of shape and size on both sides of a dividing line.
- 9,780terminatorsomething or someone that ends or destroys another thing; also a machine or person sent to kill a target.
- 9,781tinkerto make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally.
- 9,782topographythe arrangement of the natural and artificial features of an area of land, especially its hills, valleys, and rivers.
- 9,783unexplainednot accounted for or given a reason; mysterious.
- 9,784unintendednot planned or meant to happen; accidental.
- 9,785unsolvedNot yet solved or explained; remaining without a solution.
- 9,786unsuccessfullyin a way that does not achieve the desired result or goal.
- 9,787uptakeThe process of absorbing or taking up a substance into a system.
- 9,788vantageA position giving a strategic advantage or a commanding view.
- 9,789whimA sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.
- 9,790whineto make a long, high-pitched complaining sound or cry.
- 9,791withholdto refuse to give or keep back something from someone.
- 9,792zealgreat energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or goal.
- 9,793abortto stop something before it is completed, especially due to a problem.
- 9,794aboundto exist in large numbers or amounts
- 9,795adverselyin a way that is harmful or unfavorable.
- 9,796audacitybold or shameless daring; impudent boldness.
- 9,797banjoA stringed musical instrument with a round body and a long neck, associated with folk and bluegrass music.
- 9,798barbaricextremely cruel or brutal; uncivilized.
- 9,799beechA type of large deciduous tree with smooth gray bark and glossy leaves, common in temperate forests.
- 9,800blazerA lightweight jacket, often worn as part of a uniform or smart-casual outfit.