Oxford 5000: 50 Words | Intermediate | EP.22
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.22. 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.22
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.22 | 1 – 10
evolve
- : develop. to change and grow slowly into something better.
- Great things take time to evolve, so do not be afraid to start small and grow slowly.
landing
- arrival. the act of an airplane arriving on the ground.
- The pilot made a very smooth landing, and all the passengers started to clap.
bench
- seat. a long seat for two or more people, usually in a park.
- Sometimes you just need to sit on a park bench and watch the world go by to feel peaceful.
feat
- : great act. an impressive thing someone does using skill or strength.
- Learning a new language is a wonderful feat that opens up many new worlds for you.
resort
- : hotel. a place where people go to stay for a holiday or vacation.
- We stayed at a beautiful beach resort and spent the whole day swimming in the blue ocean.
resort
- : choice. the thing you do only because you have no other way to solve a problem.
- I always try to talk things out first, as fighting is only a last resort.
productive
- : useful. doing or achieving a lot of work or results.
- Being productive does not mean doing everything; it means doing what is most important to you.
acceptance
- : approval. the act of agreeing to something or welcoming someone.
- Self- acceptance is a wonderful gift that helps you feel happy and confident every day.
seal
- : close. to shut something very tightly.
- You should seal your snacks in a jar so the ants don’t have a party in your kitchen.
seal
- : animal. a sea animal with flippers that lives in cold water.
- The seal looked very cozy lying on the ice and taking a nap.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.22 | 11 – 20
thought-provoking
- : interesting. making you think deeply about new or important ideas.
- A thought-provoking book can change the way you see the world and help you grow.
alignment
- : order. putting things in a straight line or the right position.
- When your actions are in alignment with your dreams, wonderful things begin to happen.
reporting
- : telling. the act of sharing information or news about something.
- The news reporting about the hero dog made everyone in the city smile.
taxpayer
- : citizen. a person who pays money to the government for public services.
- As a taxpayer, I think the government should use our money to build a giant park for cats.
impressed
- : amazed. feeling respect or admiration because someone did something well.
- I was so impressed by your magic trick that I checked my pocket to see if my wallet was still there!
signature
- : name. your name written in your own special way on a document.
- Please put your signature at the bottom of the page to show that you agree with the plan.
signature
- : special. a unique feature or style that someone or something is known for.
- This delicious chocolate cake is the chef’s signature dessert that everyone loves.
power
- : supply. to give energy to something.
- This new battery is strong enough to power a small robot for ten hours.
liver
- : organ. a part of your body that cleans your blood.
- Your liver works hard to keep you healthy, so remember to drink lots of water.
governance
- : ruling. the way a group or a country is managed.
- Good governance in a school means making sure every student feels safe and happy.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.22 | 21 – 30
fierce
- : strong. showing very strong feelings or great power.
- My tiny kitten thinks he is a fierce tiger when he hunts his favorite toy mouse.
excuse
- : reason. a reason you give to explain why you did something wrong or were late.
- “I was busy saving the world” is a funny excuse for not doing your laundry.
excuse
- : forgive. to forgive someone for a small mistake or for needing to leave.
- Please excuse me for a moment; I need to check if I left the water running!
privacy
- : alone. the state of being away from other people so they cannot see or hear you.
- Everyone needs a little privacy sometimes to relax and enjoy their own company.
promising
- : hopeful. showing signs that someone or something will be successful in the future.
- Your progress in English is very promising, so keep practicing every day!
stream
- : river. a small, narrow river.
- I love to sit by the stream and dip my toes in the cold, clear water.
stream
- : flow. a steady and continuous flow of things or people.
- There was a constant stream of happy visitors coming to see the new baby panda at the zoo.
drift
- : float. to move slowly and steadily on water or in the air.
- The white clouds drift slowly across the blue sky like giant pieces of cotton candy.
articulate
- : express. to speak clearly and explain your ideas or feelings well.
- It takes practice to articulate your feelings, so be patient with yourself as you learn to speak from the heart.
bunch
- : group. a number of things that are held or grow together.
- I bought a bunch of bananas, but they all turned brown before I could even say “smoothie.”
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.22 | 31 – 40
cancel
- : call off. to stop a planned event from happening.
- I planned to go for a run, but I had to cancel because the weather was just too perfect for a nap.
line
- border. to stand in a row along the side of something.
- Beautiful old trees line the road, providing cool shade for everyone who walks by.
line
- cover. to put a layer of material on the inside of something.
- Always line your baking pan with paper so your cookies do not stick to the bottom.
immune
- : protected. safe from being affected by a disease or something bad.
- A positive attitude doesn’t make you immune to problems, but it helps you stay strong.
cave
- : cavern. a large natural hole in the side of a hill or under the ground.
- The brave explorers used their flashlights to see the colorful rocks inside the deep cave.
volume
- loudness. the level of sound from a radio or television.
- Could you please turn down the volume? The cat is trying to take a peaceful nap.
volume
- amount. the total space that something fills or contains.
- This large bottle holds a high volume of water, enough for the whole family’s long hike.
extract
- : remove. to pull out or take something out with effort.
- The dentist had to extract my loose tooth, but he gave me a gold star for being brave.
destruction
- : ruin. the act of damaging something so badly it cannot be fixed.
- Anger often leads to the destruction of a good friendship, so it is better to stay calm and talk.
artwork
- : creation. a painting, drawing, or other beautiful thing made by an artist.
- You do not need to be a famous painter to create a beautiful artwork that makes people smile.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.22 | 41 – 50
healthcare
- : medical care. the service of providing medical treatment to people.
- Good healthcare starts with simple habits like eating fresh fruit and getting enough sleep every night.
restrict
- : limit. to keep something within certain limits or rules.
- My mom tries to restrict how much candy I eat, but she never said anything about “tasting” the birthday cake.
dilemma
- : difficult choice. a situation where you must choose between two options.
- I have a big dilemma every morning: should I keep sleeping or get up and eat a delicious breakfast?
sticky
- gluey. something that sticks to other things easily.
- My fingers became very sticky after I tried to eat a large, melting honey donut.
sticky
- tricky. a situation that is difficult or uncomfortable to handle.
- It was a sticky situation when I realized I had accidentally worn two different shoes to the party.
broadband
- : fast internet. a fast way to connect to the internet.
- Having good broadband at home makes it much easier to learn English using online videos.
praise
- : admire. to say or write that someone has done something very good.
- It is important to praise people when they work hard, as a few kind words can make their whole day.
cite
- : mention. to use a book or a person as an example to prove an idea.
- When you explain your ideas, try to cite a good example so people can understand you better.
beverage
- : drink. any type of liquid that you can drink.
- I ordered a healthy green beverage, but it looks more like a science experiment than a drink.
habitat
- : home. the natural place where a plant or animal lives.
- A forest is the perfect habitat for many different kinds of birds and small animals.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.22 | 51 – 59
optimistic
- : hopeful. believing that good things will happen in the future.
- Stay optimistic even on rainy days, because the sun always comes back eventually.
surrender
- : give up. to stop fighting and admit that you have lost.
- I finally had to surrender to my cat and let her take over my favorite pillow.
opening
- gap. a small space or hole that you can see or go through.
- I found a small opening in the fence, which is exactly how my dog keeps escaping to visit the neighbor.
opening
- job. a position or opportunity that is available to be filled.
- Our local library has an opening for a storyteller, and I think you would be perfect for it.
conflict
- argument. a serious disagreement between people or groups.
- Kind words can often stop a conflict before it even starts, so try to stay calm.
programming
- : coding. the act of writing instructions for a computer.
- Learning programming is a great skill that helps you understand how your favorite apps work.
wealth
- : riches. a large amount of money or valuable possessions.
- True wealth is not about how much money you have, but about having a happy family and good friends.
activation
- : start. the act of making something start working.
- The activation of your new phone will only take a few minutes if you follow the instructions.
accidentally
- : by mistake. doing something that you did not mean to do.
- I accidentally put salt in my coffee instead of sugar, and it was the most terrible surprise of my morning.