Oxford 5000: 50 Words | Intermediate | EP.20
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.20. 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.20
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.20 | 1 – 10
humble
- not being proud or not acting like you are better than others
- Staying humble is a sign of true strength and helps you learn from everyone you meet.
attribute
- a quality or feature that someone or something has
- Being a good listener is a very helpful attribute to have in any friendship.
attribute
- to say that something is the result of a specific cause
- Many successful people attribute their achievements to staying consistent every day.
shore
- the land along the edge of an ocean, sea, or lake
- The children spent the whole afternoon collecting beautiful shells on the shore.
cling
- to hold onto something or someone very tightly
- Don’t cling to your past mistakes; instead, use them as stepping stones for your future.
amend
- to change something slightly to make it better
- It is never too late to amend your path and follow your heart.
emergence
- the act of something coming out or becoming known
- The emergence of spring flowers is a beautiful reminder that better days are always coming.
legendary
- very famous and admired by many people for a long time
- Even if you start small today, your legendary effort will lead to a very bright future.
swear
- to make a serious and formal promise
- I swear I only intended to watch one episode, but I accidentally finished the whole season.
swear
- to use rude or offensive words
- Try not to swear when you are frustrated; take a deep breath and count to ten instead.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.20 | 11 – 20
blessing
- something that is very good or helpful
- Sometimes a difficult situation is actually a blessing because it makes you stronger.
swallow
- to move food or drink from the mouth down the throat
- It is much easier to swallow a bitter pill if you take it with a big glass of water.
swallow
- to accept something that is difficult or embarrassing
- Sometimes you have to swallow your pride and be the first person to say, “I am sorry.”
sweep
- to clean a floor using a broom or brush
- I need to sweep the kitchen floor, but the cat thinks the broom is a giant toy for him.
coincidence
- when two things happen at the same time by luck
- It is a funny coincidence that we are both wearing the exact same shirt today!
detain
- to keep someone in a place and not allow them to leave
- The airport security might detain you if you try to carry a giant bottle of water through the gate.
medal
- a small metal disc given as a prize for winning or being brave
- I should give myself a gold medal just for finishing this difficult workout today!
visa
- an official mark in a passport that allows you to enter a country
- Applying for a visa can be stressful, but it is the first step to a great adventure.
namely
- a word used to introduce a specific name or example
- We have one major goal for this year, namely to speak English with more confidence.
obsession
- the state in which a person’s mind is completely filled with one thought or person
- My obsession with buying new books is fine, as long as I actually read them someday.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.20 | 21 – 30
cheer
- to shout loudly in order to show support or praise
- When life gets difficult, remember to cheer for yourself just as loudly as you do for others.
scale
- a tool that shows how much someone or something weighs
- I think my scale is lying to me because it says I gained weight after only one cookie.
scale
- the size or level of something
- You can achieve great things if you start working on a small scale every single day.
determination
- the feeling of not giving up even when things are hard
- With enough determination, you can turn any obstacle into a path for success.
induce
- to cause something to happen
- A heavy lunch during a long meeting can easily induce a very deep sleep.
slap
- to hit something quickly with the flat part of the hand
- If you slap the snooze button on your alarm, it won’t make the Monday go away.
committee
- a group of people who make decisions or plans together
- A committee is a group of people who take three hours to decide what kind of pizza to order.
fabulous
- very good or wonderful
- You look absolutely fabulous in that new outfit today!
intermediate
- between two levels or in the middle
- Being at an intermediate level is the best time to challenge yourself and grow even more.
blessing
- a prayer for help or protection
- The priest gave a blessing to the family during the ceremony.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.20 | 31 – 40
educator
- a person whose job is to teach or train others
- A truly great educator inspires students to love learning for the rest of their lives.
warrant
- a legal paper that gives the police permission to do something
- The officers had a warrant to enter the house and look for the missing items.
warrant
- to make a particular action or result necessary or right
- Your amazing progress in class certainly warrant a big celebration this weekend!
diplomatic
- acting in a way that does not offend or upset other people
- Being diplomatic is a useful skill when your friend asks if you like their terrible new haircut.
appeal
- a quality that makes something attractive or interesting
- The appeal of a rainy day is that you can stay inside and read a book without feeling guilty.
appeal
- to make a serious or formal request for help or money
- The school will appeal to the parents for help with the new library project.
prescribe
- to tell someone to take a particular medicine or treatment
- The doctor might prescribe some rest and warm soup to help you feel better quickly.
bleed
- to lose blood from the body, usually because of a cut
- If you bleed after a small cut, just put on a colorful bandage and feel like a hero.
justify
- to give or to be a good reason for something
- It is hard to justify eating a whole cake by yourself, but it is very easy to enjoy it.
haunt
- to live in or visit a place often
- I think a ghost might haunt my laundry room because one sock always disappears.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.20 | 41 – 50
haunt
- to stay in your mind for a long time in an unpleasant way
- Do not let your past mistakes haunt you; instead, let them teach you how to be better.
crack
- to break something slightly so that thin lines appear on it
- I tried to crack an egg with one hand like a chef, but I just made a mess on the floor.
associate
- to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else
- I always associate the smell of fresh coffee with a productive and happy morning.
limited
- small in amount or number
- Our time today is limited, so let’s focus on the things that truly make us happy.
bureaucracy
- a complicated system of rules and processes in an organization
- I had to fill out ten different forms just to get a library card—that is a lot of bureaucracy!
ship
- to send goods by sea, air, or land
- I ordered a tiny sticker online, and they had to ship it in a box big enough for a TV.
behavioral
- relating to the way that a person or animal acts
- Understanding behavioral patterns can help you build better habits for a happier life.
outing
- a short trip that a group of people go on for pleasure
- Our family outing to the zoo was great until a monkey decided to steal my dad’s hat.
physician
- a person who is qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
- A kind physician is someone who treats the person as well as the illness.
strive
- to try very hard to do or achieve something
- You should always strive to be a better version of yourself than you were yesterday.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.20 | 51 – 60
approval
- the feeling that something is good or acceptable
- You don’t need everyone’s approval to follow your own dreams.
commission
- an amount of money paid to someone for selling something
- He earns a high commission every time he sells a luxury car.
commission
- a group of people given a formal task or job
- The school created a commission to plan the summer festival.
offensive
- rude or likely to make someone feel angry or hurt
- It is important to be kind and avoid using offensive language.
offensive
- related to the team or player that is attacking in a game
- The team won the match because they had a very strong offensive strategy.
cognitive
- related to the mental process of thinking and learning
- Playing puzzles is a fun way to keep your cognitive skills sharp.
evaluation
- a judgment about the quality, value, or condition of something
- A positive evaluation of your own progress can give you the energy to keep going.
listing
- a list of information, such as items for sale or job openings
- I found a great place to live by looking at an online real estate listing.
differ
- to be different from someone or something else
- People differ in many ways, and that is what makes the world an interesting place.
driving
- having the power to make something move or happen
- Your passion should be the driving force in everything you choose to do.