The 9,801–9,900 most common English words
- 9,801blowera device that sends out a strong current of air
- 9,802blurryNot clear or sharp in outline; difficult to see distinctly.
- 9,803bravelyin a courageous and fearless manner
- 9,804chevronA V-shaped mark, stripe, or symbol, often used as a military insignia indicating rank.
- 9,805coercionthe use of force or threats to make someone do something against their will.
- 9,806commaA punctuation mark (,) used to indicate a pause or to separate elements in a sentence.
- 9,807competencythe ability to do something successfully or efficiently; a specific skill or qualification.
- 9,808concerteddone in a planned or coordinated way by two or more people working together.
- 9,809crotchThe area where the legs meet the body, or where something forks into two parts.
- 9,810customizeto modify something to suit a particular individual or task
- 9,811departmentalrelating to or belonging to a specific department within an organization or institution.
- 9,812dharmathe cosmic law and moral order underlying right conduct, duty, and truth in Hindu and Buddhist traditions.
- 9,813dialysisA medical process that removes waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys can no longer do so.
- 9,814distalsituated away from the center of the body or point of attachment; the far end.
- 9,815divisionalrelating to or belonging to a division of an organization, competition, or military unit.
- 9,816dogmaA principle or belief held as absolute truth, especially one set by an authority.
- 9,817emptinessthe state of containing nothing; a feeling of having no purpose or meaning
- 9,818encompassto include or contain a wide range of things
- 9,819ensigna flag or banner, especially one flown by a ship to show its nationality; also a low-ranking naval officer.
- 9,820evoketo bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind.
- 9,821faithfullyin a loyal and reliable manner; with consistent dedication.
- 9,822fernA flowerless plant with feathery green leaves that reproduces by spores.
- 9,823firepowerthe destructive capacity of weapons available to a military force.
- 9,824fixationan obsessive preoccupation with something
- 9,825formativeHaving a strong and lasting influence on someone's development or character.
- 9,826fretto worry or feel anxious about something.
- 9,827gastrointestinalrelating to the stomach and intestines
- 9,828geekspeople who are extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable about a specific technical or niche subject.
- 9,829gradera person or machine that grades; also used as a suffix to indicate a student in a specific school grade.
- 9,830gratificationa feeling of pleasure or satisfaction, especially from having a desire fulfilled.
- 9,831gruesomecausing horror or disgust; extremely unpleasant and disturbing.
- 9,832harshlyin a severe, rough, or unkind manner
- 9,833imaginablePossible to think of or conceive; able to be imagined.
- 9,834impetusa force or impulse that makes something happen or happen more quickly
- 9,835impulsiveActing quickly on feelings without careful thought.
- 9,836incensea substance that produces a fragrant smell when burned.
- 9,837inhumanLacking human qualities such as kindness or compassion; extremely cruel or brutal.
- 9,838injureTo cause physical harm to a person or part of the body.
- 9,839invoiceA document sent by a seller to a buyer that lists goods or services provided and states the amount owed.
- 9,840junkiea person who is addicted to or obsessed with something.
- 9,841latentpresent but not yet active, visible, or developed.
- 9,842limitlessHaving no limits; without boundaries or restrictions.
- 9,843literateAble to read and write.
- 9,844localizationthe process of adapting a product or content to suit a specific region, language, or culture.
- 9,845lowlylow in rank, status, or importance; humble.
- 9,846lucidexpressed clearly and easy to understand; mentally clear
- 9,847lymphomaA type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, affecting lymphocytes (white blood cells).
- 9,848martinia cocktail made with gin or vodka and dry vermouth, often garnished with an olive or lemon twist.
- 9,849mercifulShowing compassion and forgiveness, especially toward someone in one's power.
- 9,850midgetan extremely small person or thing, often used to describe someone with dwarfism.
- 9,851midwifea person trained to assist women during childbirth.
- 9,852misinformationfalse or inaccurate information that is spread, regardless of intent to deceive.
- 9,853mobilizationthe action of organizing and making something ready for active use or service.
- 9,854monologuea long speech given by one person, especially in a play or performance.
- 9,855monoxidea compound containing one atom of oxygen bonded to another element, especially carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless toxic gas.
- 9,856musicallyin a way that relates to or is expressive of music; with musical skill or feeling.
- 9,857mutinyAn open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors against their commanders.
- 9,858nervouslyin a way that shows anxiety or unease
- 9,859nighttimethe period of time when it is dark outside; the hours between sunset and sunrise.
- 9,860nonlinearNot arranged in a straight line; not following a simple proportional or sequential pattern.
- 9,861outweighto be greater in weight, value, or importance than something else.
- 9,862parasiticLiving on or in another organism and taking nutrients from it without giving anything in return; dependent on others in a harmful way.
- 9,863parsleya bright green herb used in cooking for flavoring and garnish.
- 9,864pendulumA weight hung from a fixed point that swings freely back and forth, used in clocks or as a symbol of change.
- 9,865picketa protest in which people stand outside a workplace to show opposition, often during a strike.
- 9,866poignantEvoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching.
- 9,867polioAn infectious viral disease that can cause paralysis, especially in children.
- 9,868potencyThe strength or power of something, especially a drug or argument.
- 9,869precariousNot securely held; dangerously likely to fall or fail.
- 9,870pretexta false reason given to justify an action while hiding the true reason.
- 9,871privatizationThe transfer of a business or industry from public (government) ownership to private ownership.
- 9,872proclaimto announce something officially or publicly in a confident way.
- 9,873quaintAttractively unusual or old-fashioned in a charming way.
- 9,874raccoona small, nocturnal mammal with a bushy striped tail and a distinctive black mask-like marking around its eyes.
- 9,875reassurancesomething said or done to remove someone's doubts or fears; comfort given to reduce worry.
- 9,876redistributionthe process of distributing something again or differently, especially income or wealth across a society.
- 9,877restrainto hold back or prevent someone or something from doing something.
- 9,878richlyin a plentiful, elaborate, or impressive manner
- 9,879savera person or thing that saves money, time, or resources.
- 9,880secessionthe formal withdrawal of a group or region from a larger political entity.
- 9,881sectarianrelating to or caused by divisions between different sects, especially in religion or politics.
- 9,882seminalStrongly influencing later developments; highly original and important.
- 9,883shipyarda place where ships are built and repaired
- 9,884silicaA hard, naturally occurring compound of silicon and oxygen, commonly found in sand and quartz.
- 9,885simmerto cook gently just below boiling point; to be in a state of suppressed agitation.
- 9,886snagan unexpected problem or obstacle that causes a delay or difficulty.
- 9,887snuckPast tense of 'sneak'; moved quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed.
- 9,888sobto cry noisily with short, gasping breaths
- 9,889sophisticationThe quality of having refined knowledge, taste, or worldly experience.
- 9,890straightento make something straight or upright; to become straight.
- 9,891syringea tube with a plunger and needle used to inject or withdraw fluids.
- 9,892thinlyin a thin layer or manner; not thickly
- 9,893toteTo carry something, especially by hand or in a bag; also a large open bag used for carrying things.
- 9,894transversesituated or extending across something; at right angles to the long axis.
- 9,895tridenta three-pronged spear or fork, especially as a symbol of sea gods.
- 9,896tweakto make a small adjustment or modification to something.
- 9,897unisonsimultaneous performance of the same note or action; perfect agreement.
- 9,898unpreparednot ready or equipped for something that is about to happen.
- 9,899unrestrictedNot limited or controlled in any way; completely free.
- 9,900unsuitablenot right or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.