A list of common words varies. Soccer fans use words like goal and midfielder often while those who love automobiles frequently talk about carburetors and brake linings. Then there is informal English--"I'm down with that"--and academic or formal English--"Your proposal meets and indeed exceeds my expectations."
One list of common words is the list that Longman uses for its definitions in the Longman Advanced American Dictionary. You can see the list here .
Another list is called the General Service List and a third the Academic Word List. Both lists are available here if you click in the blue boxes.
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