Oxford 5000: 20 Words | Intermediate | EP.6
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.6. 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.6
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.6 | 1 – 5
radiation
the energy that comes from a source and travels through space, often as waves or particles
Too much radiation from the sun can damage your skin.
The hospital uses radiation to treat certain types of cancer.
accountant
a person whose job is to keep or check financial records
The accountant prepared the company’s yearly financial report.
Every business needs a skilled accountant to manage its books.
convict
to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law
The jury decided to convict him of fraud.
He was convicted after the evidence proved his involvement.
mortgage
a loan used to buy a house or property
They took out a mortgage to purchase their first home.
Paying off a mortgage usually takes many years.
circulate
to move around or go from one place or person to another
Rumors began to circulate after the meeting ended.
Blood circulates through the body to keep us alive.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.6 | 6 – 10
midst
the middle or central part of something
She found herself in the midst of a heated debate.
In the midst of chaos, he remained calm and focused.
massacre
the violent killing of many people at one time
The tragedy was described as a massacre by witnesses.
History books record the details of the massacre.
vast
very large in size, amount, or area
The desert stretched out into a vast landscape of sand.
She has a vast knowledge of world history.
host
to organize or provide a place for an event
The city will host the international sports competition.
They hosted a dinner for their close friends last night.
inflation
a general rise in prices that reduces the value of money
High inflation makes everyday goods more expensive.
The government is trying to control inflation through policy changes.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.6 | 11 – 15
gang
a group of people, often involved in criminal activity
The police arrested several members of the gang.
He was afraid to walk through the area known for gang violence.
capture
to take control of something or someone, especially by force
The police managed to capture the escaped prisoner.
The photo perfectly captured the beauty of the sunset.
sphere
a round object; an area of activity or influence
The Earth is shaped like a sphere.
She works in the sphere of international education.
terminate
to bring something to an end
The company decided to terminate his contract early.
The train will terminate at the next station.
industrial
related to factories, production, or manufacturing
The city grew rapidly during the industrial revolution.
Many industrial areas were built near the port.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.6 | 16 – 20
broad
wide; covering a large area or range
The river is too broad to cross without a bridge.
He has a broad understanding of many scientific fields.
crawl
to move slowly on hands and knees or very close to the ground
The baby began to crawl across the floor.
Traffic crawled along during the morning rush hour.
influential
having the power to affect people or events
She is one of the most influential leaders in her industry.
His book was highly influential in shaping modern thought.
commence
to begin or start something
The ceremony will commence at 10 a.m. sharp.
They commenced construction on the new bridge last year.
orchestra
a large group of musicians who play together on various instruments
The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert hall.
She plays the violin in a local orchestra.