Oxford 5000: 50 Words | Intermediate | EP.16
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.16. 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.16
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.16 | 1 – 10
expense
- the cost required for something
- Laughter is a great way to relieve stress, and the best part is it’s at no expense.
tough
- difficult to do
- Life is tough sometimes, but remember that you are even tougher.
date
- a romantic meeting
- Our first date was a disaster because I spilled coffee all over my white shirt.
selective
- carefully choosing only the best people or things
- Be selective about your friends; it is better to have a few good ones than many fake ones.
shortage
- a situation where there is not enough of something
- There is a shortage of snacks in this house, and I find that very upsetting.
hollow
- having an empty space inside
- I thought the chocolate bunny was solid, but it was hollow and my heart broke.
deed
- an action that is performed intentionally
- A small deed of kindness can make a huge difference in someone’s day.
deed
- a legal document that proves who owns a building or land
- The lawyer handed over the deed to the new owners after the house was sold.
accomplishment
- something that has been achieved successfully
- Taking a long nap after a productive day feels like a major accomplishment.
concessions
- snacks or drinks sold at a public place like a stadium or theater
- The line for concessions was so long that I missed the first ten minutes of the movie.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.16 | 11 – 20
concessions
- something you allow or give up in order to reach an agreement
- To end the argument about dinner, we both made concessions and chose pizza.
halfway
- at or to a point equally distant from two others; in the middle
- If you meet me halfway, that is, if we both make concessions, we can reach a solution that satisfies us both.
theft
- the action or crime of stealing
- Identity theft is a serious issue, so never share your passwords with strangers.
visible
- able to be seen
- The stars were clearly visible because we were far away from the bright city lights.
mentor
- an experienced person who advises and helps a less experienced person
- A great mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you than you see in yourself.
accomplish
- to succeed in doing
- You can accomplish anything if you are willing to work hard and never give up.
strip
- a long, narrow piece of something like cloth
- He used a small strip of tape to fix the hole in his favorite book.
broadcaster
- a person or company that tells news or information on radio or television
- The news broadcaster had to stay very calm even when the studio lights started flickering.
amusing
- causing laughter
- It was very amusing to watch the puppy try to catch its own tail in circles.
super
- very good
- I had a super time at your party, and the food was absolutely delicious.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.16 | 21 – 30
earnings
- money that you make from a job or an investment
- I am planning to save my holiday earnings to buy a better laptop for school.
integration
- the act of combining different parts into a whole
- The integration of new technology into the classroom helps students learn faster.
tension
- mental or emotional strain or stress
- The room was full of tension when only one cookie was left.
tension
- the state of being stretched tight
- Please check the tension of the strings on your guitar before you start playing.
honesty
- the quality of being truthful and sincere
- honesty is a very expensive gift, so do not expect it from cheap people.
footage
- a length of film or video recording of a particular event
- The police looked at the security footage to find out exactly what happened.
speculation
- the act of forming a theory without firm evidence
- There is a lot of speculation about who will win the championship this weekend.
discrimination
- unfair treatment of people based on things like race, age, or gender
- We must work together to end discrimination and treat everyone with respect.
lane
- a narrow road or path, especially in the countryside
- We took a peaceful walk down a quiet country lane surrounded by trees.
narrow
- to become less wide
- The path started to narrow as we got closer to the edge of the cliff.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.16 | 31 – 40
debut
- the first public appearance of a performer or a new product
- The band’s debut album reached number one on the charts within a single week.
seeker
- a person who is looking for something
- I am a professional snack seeker, especially when I am supposed to be working.
puddle
- a small pool of liquid, especially rainwater on the ground
- Jumping in a puddle is fun until you realize your socks are soaking wet.
step
- to lift your foot and put it down in a different place
- Please step carefully over the puddle so you don’t ruin your new shoes.
weed
- a wild plant that grows where it is not wanted
- I thought it was a pretty flower, but my neighbor told me it was just a weed.
top
- to be better than someone or something else
- I don’t think I can top the delicious meal we had last night; it was perfect.
top
- to put something on the highest part or surface of something
- You should top the cake with fresh strawberries and cream to make it look nice.
credibility
- the quality of being trusted and believed in
- If you keep your promises, you will gain a lot of credibility at work.
verify
- to check or prove that something is true or accurate
- Please verify your flight time before you leave for the airport.
protection
- the state of being kept safe from harm or injury
- A warm coat provides great protection against the cold winter wind.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.16 | 41 – 50
suffering
- the state of undergoing physical or mental pain
- Kind words can often help a person who is going through a lot of suffering.
satellite
- a machine sent into space to orbit a planet or a moon
- The satellite in space helps us use GPS so we never get lost.
severely
- to a very high degree or very strictly
- I severely underestimated how much I would miss my bed while traveling.
reward
- a thing given in recognition of one’s service, effort, or achievement
- Small wins deserve a small reward, like an extra slice of pizza.
reward
- to give something to someone in recognition of their services or efforts
- I like to reward myself with a weekend travel after finishing a big project.
compose
- to write or create a work of art, especially music or poetry
- It takes a lot of patience to compose a beautiful song from scratch.
compose
- to calm oneself or get one’s feelings under control
- Please take a deep breath and compose yourself before the big presentation.
ensure
- to make certain that something will occur or be the case
- Double-check your bag to ensure you didn’t leave your phone at home.
league
- a level of quality, ability, or status
- I knew she was out of my league when she started talking about rocket science.
league
- a group of sports teams that play against each other
- My soccer league is very competitive.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.16 | 51 – 55
referee
- an official who watches a game to ensure that the rules are followed
- It is hard to be a referee when both teams think every single call you make is wrong.
negative
- a word or statement that expresses denial, disagreement, or refusal
- I won’t take a negative for an answer when it comes to having dessert tonight.
presently
- at the present time; now
- The manager is busy in a meeting but will be with you presently.
blade
- the flat cutting part of a knife
- Be very careful when washing the food processor because the blade is extremely sharp.
blade
- a single leaf of grass
- The morning dew looked like tiny diamonds sitting on every blade of grass.