Oxford 5000: 50 Words | Intermediate | EP.18
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.18. 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.18
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.18 | 1 – 10
asset
- a person or quality that is very useful or valuable
- Your kind heart and positive attitude are your greatest asset in life.
depressed
- feeling very sad and without hope for a long time
- When you feel depressed, remember that even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.
colorful
- full of bright colors
- The garden looks very colorful now that the spring flowers are blooming.
colorful
- interesting, exciting, or full of variety
- He has a very colorful personality and always tells the most interesting stories.
landmark
- an important event that marks a significant stage in something
- Reaching your first 1,000 subscribers is a huge landmark for any new creator.
landmark
- a famous building or object that is easy to see and recognize
- The big clock tower in the center of town is a helpful landmark for travelers.
overcome
- to successfully deal with a problem or a difficult feeling
- You have the inner strength to overcome any challenge that stands in your way today.
consumption
- the amount of something that someone uses, eats, or drinks
- Reducing your sugar consumption is a simple step that leads to a much healthier life.
secular
- not connected with religious or spiritual matters
- The university offers many secular programs that focus on science and technology.
insult
- a remark or action that is rude or offensive
- It is better to respond to an insult with silence and a smile than with anger.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.18 | 11 – 20
patrol
- to go around an area to keep it safe or check for problems
- My cat likes to patrol the kitchen every morning to see if I dropped any food.
excellence
- the quality of being extremely good or outstanding
- Don’t worry about being perfect; just try to achieve excellence in everything you do.
embody
- to represent an idea or quality clearly
- She embodies courage by trying again after every failure.
commodity
- a basic product or raw material that can be bought and sold
- Time is the most valuable commodity you have, so spend it wisely with the people you love.
scholarship
- money given to a student by an organization to pay for their education
- She worked very hard and finally won a scholarship to study at a famous university.
hardware
- the physical parts of a computer system or a machine
- My computer hardware is so old that it takes ten minutes just to turn on.
origin
- the point or place where something begins or is created
- No matter your origin, your hard work and kindness can lead you to a great future.
constantly
- all the time or very often
- The world is constantly changing, so we should always be open to learning new things.
house
- to provide a place for someone to live or for something to be kept
- This beautiful library was built to house thousands of rare and ancient books.
dependence
- the state of needing someone or something for help or support
- Gaining new skills helps you move from dependence on others to being more independent.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.18 | 21 – 30
summit
- the highest point of a hill or mountain
- The view from the summit is always the most beautiful after a long and difficult climb.
summit
- an important meeting between leaders of different countries or groups
- Leaders from many countries met at the summit to discuss ways to protect our planet.
configuration
- the way in which parts of something are arranged
- I changed the configuration of my desk to make my workspace feel more comfortable.
militia
- a group of ordinary people who are trained to fight like soldiers
- In some history books, you can read about a local militia that protected their small town.
rhetoric
- speech or writing that is intended to influence or persuade people
- Instead of just listening to empty rhetoric, we should look at what people actually do.
indication
- a sign that shows something is happening or is true
- A warm smile is often a great indication that a person is kind and friendly.
outstanding
- much better than usual; excellent
- Focus on doing outstanding work today, and your future self will thank you.
outstanding
- not yet paid, finished, or done
- Please check if you have any outstanding tasks before you leave the office for the weekend.
founder
- a person who starts an organization, company, or group
- The founder of the company started the business in a small garage with just one computer.
intensify
- to become greater, stronger, or more extreme
- The rain began to intensify, so we decided to stay inside and drink hot chocolate.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.18 | 31 – 40
liable
- legally responsible for something
- If you break a window while playing baseball, you are liable for the cost of the repair.
liable
- likely to do or be something
- Be careful on the icy sidewalk, as you are liable to slip if you walk too fast.
exclusion
- the act of keeping someone or something out of a group or place
- Kindness means avoiding the exclusion of others and making everyone feel welcome.
characteristic
- showing the usual qualities of a particular person or thing
- It’s characteristic of him to say “I’m fine” even when he is tired.
holy
- very special and connected to religion
- Some people visit a holy place to pray and feel peace.
holy
- used to show surprise or strong feeling
- holy cow—this pizza is bigger than my laptop!
merger
- the joining of two companies into one
- After the merger, the new company changed the logo and the website.
entirely
- completely
- I’m not entirely sure, but I think the meeting starts at 2.
popularity
- how much people like something or someone
- The cat’s popularity at home is high—he gets snacks like a celebrity.
bacteria
- very small living things, often seen as germs
- Wash your hands—bacteria love dirty door handles.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.18 | 41 – 50
anticipate
- to expect something and prepare for it
- I anticipate traffic, so I leave home a little early.
round
- one stage of a process or competition
- If you pass this round, you move to the next one.
round
- a trip to visit several places or people, often in order
- I did a quick round of the office to say hi to everyone.
handling
- the way you deal with a situation or problem
- Her calm handling of the mistake saved the whole team.
deploy
- to move or use something for a specific purpose
- The team is ready to deploy the new app so everyone can start using it tomorrow.
enthusiastic
- very excited and interested
- She was enthusiastic about the plan—she even made a group chat for it.
interface
- a screen or system that lets you use a device or program
- This app’s interface is so simple that my dad learned it in five minutes.
equivalent
- a thing that has the same value or meaning as another thing
- In Korea, I used a transit card, and the U.S. equivalent is a bus pass.
equivalent
- equal in value, amount, or meaning
- A 60-minute class is equivalent to one hour of learning time.
surgical
- related to medical operations done by doctors
- He wore a surgical mask at the hospital to help prevent infection.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.18 | 51 – 60
limitation
- a rule or condition that controls what you can do
- A time limitation can be annoying, but it helps you focus.
snooze
- to sleep lightly for a short time
- I tried to snooze for 10 minutes, and somehow it became 40.
snooze
- to press a button to delay an alarm for a short time
- If you snooze your alarm five times, your future self will not be happy.
inevitable
- certain to happen
- If you keep hitting “snooze,” being late feels inevitable.
barrel
- a large round container, often used to store liquids
- The old barrel was so big that two kids could hide inside it.
outer
- on the outside
- Wear an outer jacket because the wind is stronger than it looks.
trace
- to find and follow the path or origin of something
- The detective tried to trace the email back to its sender.
trace
- to draw a line by following the shape of something
- My daughter loves to trace letters to practice writing.
glance
- to look quickly at something
- Don’t stare—just glance and keep walking.
peer
- someone who is the same age or level as you
- It’s easier to study when your peers support you.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.18 | 61 – 61
minority
- a smaller part of a group
- Only a minority of students chose the hardest option, and that’s okay.