Oxford 5000: 50 Words | Intermediate | EP.9

Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.9. 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 50 Essential Words
- Episode: Ep.9
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.9 | 1 – 5
Suspicion
A feeling or belief that someone has done something wrong or bad
The police had a suspicion that he was involved in the robbery.
Crystal
A clear transparent mineral or glass that reflects light beautifully
She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal.
Homeless
Without a place to live
The city built new shelters for homeless families.
Goods
Things that are produced and sold
The store imports most of its goods from Europe.
Triumph
A great victory or achievement
Winning the championship was a huge triumph for the team.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.9 | 6 – 10
Reportedly
According to what is said or reported
The actor has reportedly bought a house in Los Angeles.
Correspond
to match or be similar to something
The results of the study correspond with previous findings.
Miracle
An extraordinary event that seems impossible to explain
It was a miracle that everyone survived the accident.
Essentially
used to emphasize the basic or main part of something
The plan is essentially the same as the one we discussed last week.
Annual
happening once every year
Our company holds an annual meeting every December.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.9 | 11 – 15
Neglect
To fail to take care of something or someone properly
He neglected his health for years and became very sick.
License
An official document that gives permission to do something
You need a driver’s license to operate a car.
Expansion
The act of becoming larger or more extensive
The company’s rapid expansion created thousands of new jobs.
Cluster
A group of similar things or people close together
A cluster of stars was visible in the night sky.
Prosperity
A state of being successful and having a lot of money or good fortune
The country enjoyed years of peace and prosperity.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.9 | 16 – 20
Insertion
The act of putting something into something else
The insertion of a new paragraph made the essay clearer.
Applaud
To show approval by clapping hands
The audience applauded loudly after the performance.
Foster
To help something develop or grow
Parents should foster a love of learning in their children.
Devastate
To cause great damage or emotional pain
The earthquake devastated the entire city.
Proceed
To continue or move forward with something
After a short break, the class proceeded with the discussion.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.9 | 21 – 25
Curriculum
The subjects and materials taught in a school or program
Mathematics is an important part of the school curriculum.
Spam
Unwanted or irrelevant messages, especially sent by email
I get so much spam that it’s hard to find real emails.
Liberty
The state of being free to act or think as you choose
Freedom of speech is a basic liberty in many countries.
Disorder
A lack of order or organization
The room was in complete disorder after the party.
Reflection
An image that appears in a mirror or on a shiny surface
She looked at her reflection in the glass window.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.9 | 26 – 30
Therapy
Treatment to help someone recover from an illness or problem
Physical therapy helped him walk again after the injury.
Reconstruction
The process of rebuilding or restoring something that was damaged or destroyed
The reconstruction of the bridge took more than two years.
Burden
Something difficult or heavy that causes worry or hard work
Paying off the debt became a huge burden for the family.
Adequate
Good enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose
The food was adequate but nothing special.
Dull
Not interesting or exciting
The lecture was so dull that several students fell asleep.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.9 | 31 – 35
Administrator
A person responsible for managing or organizing an institution or business
The school administrator handled all student records and schedules.
Hurt
Physical or emotional pain or injury
He felt deep hurt after hearing his friend’s harsh words.
Spotlight
A strong beam of light that focuses on a person or thing; public attention
The singer stepped into the spotlight and began to perform.
Pursuit
The act of trying to achieve or follow something
She moved to New York in pursuit of her dream career.
Shooting
The act of firing a gun or filming something
The shooting of the movie took place in several countries.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.9 | 36 – 40
Free
To release someone or something from control or limitation
The rescue team freed the trapped miners after 12 hours.
Steer
To control the direction of a vehicle or situation
He carefully steered the car through the narrow streets.
Imply
To suggest something without saying it directly
Her tone seemed to imply that she was disappointed.
Significant
Important or meaningful in amount, effect, or influence
There was a significant increase in sales last quarter.
Elect
to choose someone by voting
The country elected a new president last year.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.9 | 41 – 45
Confusing
Hard to understand; causing uncertainty or difficulty
The instructions were so confusing that nobody could follow them.
Package
to wrap or put items together for sale or delivery
They packaged the gifts in colorful boxes.
Excessive
More than is necessary or reasonable
Eating excessive amounts of sugar can harm your health.
Regulation
An official rule or law that controls how something is done
New safety regulations were introduced for airlines.
Emerge
To come out or become visible after being hidden
The sun emerged from behind the clouds.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.9 | 46 – 50
Bat
to hit something, especially a ball, with a bat or hand
He batted the ball straight into the crowd.
Pop
To make a short loud sound like something bursting
The balloon popped when it touched the hot light.
Feather
One of the light soft parts covering a bird’s body
The bird’s feathers shone in the sunlight.
Attachment
A strong emotional connection or something added to another thing
The child has a deep attachment to her mother.
Empire
A group of countries or territories ruled by one leader or government
The Roman Empire lasted for hundreds of years.