Oxford 5000: 20 Words | Intermediate | EP.4
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.4. These are the essential words you need for fluent communication. This series breaks them down step-by-step, categorized by difficulty level, to make your learning journey easier and more consistent.
Today’s Learning Summary:
- Series: Oxford 5000 Vocabulary
- Level: Intermediate (B2 – C1)
- Goal: Today’s 20 Essential Words
- Episode: Ep.4
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.4 | 1 – 5
stuff
to fill something tightly or quickly with things
She stuffed her clothes into a small suitcase.
He stuffed his mouth with popcorn during the movie.
melt
to become or make something become liquid because of heat
The ice cream melted in the sun.
She melted some chocolate to make a cake.
keyboard
a panel of keys used for typing on a computer or musical instrument
My keyboard stopped working suddenly.
He practiced playing the piano keyboard every day.
global
relating to the whole world
We need global cooperation to solve climate change.
The company has a global network of offices.
annually
once every year
The company gives bonuses annually.
Our family travels abroad annually for vacation.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.4 | 6 – 10
precede
to come before something or someone in time or order
The movie trailer preceded the main film.
A short speech preceded the award ceremony.
forecast
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially weather or economy
The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow.
Experts forecast strong economic growth this year.
interrupt
to stop someone from speaking or doing something by saying or doing something else
Please don’t interrupt me while I’m talking.
The phone call interrupted our meeting.
qualify
to meet the necessary conditions or standards for something
She qualified for the national swimming team.
You must qualify for a loan before applying.
comic
funny or making people laugh; or a magazine that tells stories with pictures
He told a comic story that made everyone laugh.
My brother collects comic books every month.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.4 | 11 – 15
climb
the act of going up something
The climb to the top of the hill was hard but worth it.
She began the long climb up the mountain trail.
retirement
the time when you stop working permanently, usually because of age
He is planning to travel after his retirement.
Many people save money for their retirement.
spice
a substance used to add flavor to food
This soup needs more spice.
She added a little spice to make the dish tastier.
perfectly
in a way that is complete and without mistakes
The plan worked perfectly.
She speaks English perfectly.
representative
a person who speaks or acts for others; typical of a group or kind
Our sales representative will contact you soon.
This painting is representative of his early style.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.4 | 16 – 20
external
relating to the outside part of something
The building’s external design is very modern.
We need to check for any external damage to the car.
dislike
to not like something or someone; a feeling of not liking
I dislike waking up early on weekends.
She has a strong dislike for spicy food.
authority
the power or right to give orders, make decisions, or control others
Only the manager has the authority to approve this request.
The teacher spoke with authority about the subject.
balance
a state where different things are equal or in the correct proportions; to keep steady
You need to keep your balance while riding a bike.
She tries to balance work and family life.
exhibition
a public display of art or other items of interest
We visited an exhibition of modern art.
The science museum is holding a new exhibition this month.