The 9,701–9,800 most common English words

  1. 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.
  2. 9,702archivalrelating to or consisting of historical records or archives.
  3. 9,703ardentHaving or showing strong feelings or enthusiasm; passionate.
  4. 9,704assaya test or analysis of a substance to determine its composition or quality.
  5. 9,705badmintonA sport played with lightweight rackets and a shuttlecock over a high net.
  6. 9,706barbariana person from a foreign or uncivilized culture, often seen as fierce or brutal.
  7. 9,707bedrockThe solid foundation or most fundamental principles on which something is based.
  8. 9,708boardwalka raised wooden walkway built along a beach or waterfront.
  9. 9,709boldlyin a confident and brave manner, without hesitation or fear.
  10. 9,710boomera person born during the post-World War II baby boom, roughly between 1946 and 1964.
  11. 9,711brittleHard but easily broken or snapped; lacking flexibility.
  12. 9,712cheaplyat a low cost; without spending much money.
  13. 9,713cohesionthe quality of forming a united whole; the act of sticking together.
  14. 9,714compelTo force someone to do something.
  15. 9,715conduita channel or pipe through which something (such as water, wire, or information) is conveyed.
  16. 9,716constraintSomething that limits what you can do; a restriction.
  17. 9,717conveyora continuous moving belt or mechanism used to transport goods or materials from one place to another.
  18. 9,718decimalrelating to or expressed in a system of numbers based on units of ten.
  19. 9,719defensivelyin a way that shows one is trying to protect oneself from criticism or attack.
  20. 9,720defunctNo longer existing or functioning.
  21. 9,721degradeto make something worse in quality or value; to lower in dignity or rank.
  22. 9,722diffuseto spread or reduce something, such as tension or light, over a wide area or in a gentle way.
  23. 9,723disapprovalA feeling or expression of not approving of something or someone.
  24. 9,724disobediencerefusal or failure to obey rules, laws, or someone in authority
  25. 9,725dreamera person who spends time thinking about ideals or fantasies rather than practical matters.
  26. 9,726duneA hill or ridge of sand piled up by the wind.
  27. 9,727electronicallyby means of electronic technology; using computers or digital systems.
  28. 9,728emancipationthe process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions.
  29. 9,729entropya measure of disorder or randomness in a system, often increasing over time.
  30. 9,730epitomea perfect example or embodiment of a quality or type.
  31. 9,731extraditionthe process of handing over a person accused or convicted of a crime to the jurisdiction of another country or state.
  32. 9,732eyesightThe ability to see; vision.
  33. 9,733findera person who discovers or comes across something that was lost or hidden
  34. 9,734fishyCausing doubt or suspicion; seeming dishonest or questionable.
  35. 9,735forearmthe part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.
  36. 9,736frailweak and delicate in physical condition.
  37. 9,737frayto become worn or frayed at the edges; to cause stress or irritation.
  38. 9,738generationalrelating to or characteristic of a particular generation or successive generations.
  39. 9,739glazea smooth, shiny coating applied to pottery or food surfaces.
  40. 9,740goldfisha small orange or yellow freshwater fish commonly kept as a pet.
  41. 9,741grizzlyA large, powerful brown bear found in North America, known for its size and strength.
  42. 9,742grotesquecomically or repulsively ugly or distorted in an absurd way.
  43. 9,743harassto repeatedly annoy, pressure, or intimidate someone.
  44. 9,744hoodedhaving or wearing a hood; covered or shadowed by a hood.
  45. 9,745horridVery unpleasant or causing disgust; horrible.
  46. 9,746impracticalNot sensible or realistic; not suitable for actual use.
  47. 9,747interchangeableable to be exchanged or substituted for each other without making any difference.
  48. 9,748irreversibleimpossible to undo or reverse; permanent.
  49. 9,749lawlessnot governed by or obedient to laws; without legal control.
  50. 9,750mayoralrelating to or characteristic of a mayor
  51. 9,751medleya mixture or collection of different songs, items, or elements combined together.
  52. 9,752minimalistUsing or involving the minimum amount of elements; favoring simplicity and restraint.
  53. 9,753objectivelyin a way that is not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; based on facts.
  54. 9,754poreto study or read something with great attention and care
  55. 9,755postgraduateRelating to study or a qualification undertaken after completing a first degree.
  56. 9,756predicamenta difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation that is hard to escape from.
  57. 9,757predominantPresent as the strongest or main element; having the most influence or control.
  58. 9,758pukeTo vomit; to throw up.
  59. 9,759quadrantone of four equal parts into which something is divided, especially by two lines crossing at right angles.
  60. 9,760recitala performance of music or poetry, usually by a solo performer or small group.
  61. 9,761reciteto say aloud from memory, or to read aloud formally
  62. 9,762recollectionsomething remembered from the past; the act of recalling memories.
  63. 9,763refineto improve something by making small changes.
  64. 9,764resalethe act of selling something that has been bought previously.
  65. 9,765retaketo take or do something again, especially a test or exam.
  66. 9,766rupturea sudden breaking or bursting open of something
  67. 9,767scandalousCausing general public outrage or shock due to immoral or improper actions.
  68. 9,768seasoninga substance such as salt, pepper, or spices used to add flavor to food.
  69. 9,769securelyin a way that is firmly fixed or protected from danger or risk
  70. 9,770shabbyIn poor condition due to wear or lack of care; worn and untidy.
  71. 9,771sinusa hollow cavity in the skull connected to the nasal passages.
  72. 9,772skidto slide sideways or forward in an uncontrolled way, especially on a slippery surface.
  73. 9,773solacecomfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.
  74. 9,774specializeTo focus on and become an expert in one particular area.
  75. 9,775splintera small, thin, sharp piece broken off from wood or another material.
  76. 9,776squirea young attendant who served a knight and carried his armor and weapons.
  77. 9,777stonera person who regularly uses marijuana or other drugs.
  78. 9,778swimsuita piece of clothing worn for swimming
  79. 9,779symmetricalHaving exact correspondence of shape and size on both sides of a dividing line.
  80. 9,780terminatorsomething or someone that ends or destroys another thing; also a machine or person sent to kill a target.
  81. 9,781tinkerto make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally.
  82. 9,782topographythe arrangement of the natural and artificial features of an area of land, especially its hills, valleys, and rivers.
  83. 9,783unexplainednot accounted for or given a reason; mysterious.
  84. 9,784unintendednot planned or meant to happen; accidental.
  85. 9,785unsolvedNot yet solved or explained; remaining without a solution.
  86. 9,786unsuccessfullyin a way that does not achieve the desired result or goal.
  87. 9,787uptakeThe process of absorbing or taking up a substance into a system.
  88. 9,788vantageA position giving a strategic advantage or a commanding view.
  89. 9,789whimA sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.
  90. 9,790whineto make a long, high-pitched complaining sound or cry.
  91. 9,791withholdto refuse to give or keep back something from someone.
  92. 9,792zealgreat energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or goal.
  93. 9,793abortto stop something before it is completed, especially due to a problem.
  94. 9,794aboundto exist in large numbers or amounts
  95. 9,795adverselyin a way that is harmful or unfavorable.
  96. 9,796audacitybold or shameless daring; impudent boldness.
  97. 9,797banjoA stringed musical instrument with a round body and a long neck, associated with folk and bluegrass music.
  98. 9,798barbaricextremely cruel or brutal; uncivilized.
  99. 9,799beechA type of large deciduous tree with smooth gray bark and glossy leaves, common in temperate forests.
  100. 9,800blazerA lightweight jacket, often worn as part of a uniform or smart-casual outfit.