Oxford 5000: 50 Words | Intermediate | EP.27
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.27. 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.27
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.27 | 1 – 10
species
- : type. A group of living things that are similar.
- Every living species plays a very important role in keeping our nature healthy.
elbow
- : joint. The part in the middle of your arm where it bends.
- I spent ten minutes trying to lick my elbow before I realized it was impossible.
exhibit
- : show. To show something in public for people to see.
- The gallery will exhibit beautiful photos of the ocean to remind us of its beauty.
exhibit
- : display. An object or a collection of objects shown in a museum.
- The most popular exhibit at the zoo is the one with the playful baby pandas.
revenue
- : income. The money a business or company makes.
- Focus on helping people first, and the revenue will come to you naturally.
ironic
- : strange. When something is the opposite of what you expected.
- It is ironic that the famous baker always buys his bread from the supermarket.
precedent
- : example. Something that happened before and can be used as a guide today.
- Starting a healthy habit today sets a good precedent for your future self.
fully
- : completely. One hundred percent or entirely.
- To be truly happy, you must fully accept who you are and love yourself.
icon
- : symbol. A person or thing that represents an idea or a special quality.
- Steve Jobs is a famous icon of technology and creative thinking.
tragic
- : sad. Very sad because of death, failure, or a terrible event.
- Even after a tragic loss, people can find the strength to grow and help others.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.27 | 11 – 20
atrocity
- : horror. A very cruel and violent action.
- We must learn about every past atrocity so we can build a more peaceful world together.
unfortunate
- : unlucky. Having bad luck or being regrettable.
- It is unfortunate that I dropped my ice cream, but it gave me a reason to buy a bigger one.
worthwhile
- : useful. Worth the time, money, or effort you spend.
- Helping someone in need is always worthwhile because it makes the world a kinder place.
remains
- : leftovers. The parts that are left after everything else is gone.
- The only remains of the giant chocolate cake were a few tiny crumbs on the plate.
remains
- : body. The body of a person or animal that has died.
- The museum shows the remains of an ancient king found deep under the ground.
sue
- : charge. To take someone to court to ask for money or justice.
- I want to sue my alarm clock for being too loud on a beautiful Sunday morning.
intervene
- : step in. To get involved in a situation to help or change it.
- A good leader knows when to intervene to help their team solve a difficult problem.
nutrition
- : food. The process of getting the right food for health and growth.
- Good nutrition is the best fuel for your body to achieve great things every day.
composition
- : makeup. The different parts that something is made of.
- Knowing the composition of your team helps everyone work together much better.
composition
- : writing. A piece of music, art, or writing.
- This beautiful musical composition is so peaceful that it makes me want to nap.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.27 | 21 – 30
master
- : expert. A person who is very skilled at something.
- My cat truly believes he is the master of the house and I am just his servant.
master
- : learn. To learn how to do something very well.
- If you master your mind, you can master any challenge that comes your way.
harsh
- : cruel. Unpleasant, rough, or very unkind.
- Don’t be too harsh on yourself; everyone makes mistakes when they are learning.
detention
- : punishment. A state of being kept in school after others have left.
- I got detention for telling the teacher that my dog ate my homework and my laptop.
detention
- : custody. The state of being kept in a place by the police or officials.
- The traveler was held in detention because he forgot to bring his passport to the airport.
substantially
- : greatly. by a large amount.
- Your life changes substantially when you start focusing on the good things around you.
immense
- : huge. extremely large or great.
- I have immense respect for anyone who can wake up early and go for a run on a Monday.
accuse
- : blame. to say that someone did something wrong.
- Please don’t accuse me of being lazy; I am simply on energy-saving mode right now.
firmly
- : strongly. in a way that is strong and steady.
- If you believe firmly in your own potential, you can overcome any challenge in your way.
superior
- : better. higher in quality or rank than others.
- In my opinion, a warm homemade meal is always superior to expensive fast food.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.27 | 31 – 40
pole
- : rod. a long, thin piece of wood or metal.
- I accidentally walked into a telephone pole because I was too busy looking at my phone.
pole
- : end. either of the two points at the very top or bottom of the Earth.
- It is extremely cold at the North pole, so you should definitely wear your warmest jacket!
cowboy
- : rancher. a person who takes care of cattle, usually on a horse.
- My little brother wants to be a cowboy because he thinks riding a horse all day is the coolest job ever.
tactic
- : strategy. a planned way of doing something to achieve a goal.
- A great tactic for a happy life is to focus on what you have rather than what you are missing.
condemn
- : criticize. to say very strongly that you do not like or approve of something.
- We should condemn mean behavior and always try to be the person who brings kindness to the room.
unknown
- : strange. not known, seen, or heard of before.
- Don’t be afraid of the unknown future; every new day is a fresh chance to create a beautiful story.
crew
- : team. a group of people who work together on a ship, plane, or project.
- The film crew stayed up all night to make sure the movie looked perfect for the audience.
yell
- : shout. to speak or cry out in a very loud voice.
- Please don’t yell at your computer; it can’t hear you and it is doing its best!
era
- : period. a long time in history that is known for something special.
- Every ending is just the start of a beautiful new era in your life.
relevance
- : connection. how much something matters or relates to a situation.
- Focus on your own growth because the relevance of what others think will fade over time.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.27 | 41 – 50
sacred
- : holy. something that is very special and should be treated with great respect.
- Your peace of mind is sacred, so do not let small problems take it away from you.
upper
- : higher. at a higher position or level.
- Always aim for the upper floor of your dreams, even if the stairs are long and tiring.
gender
- : the state of being male, female, or another identity.
- Kindness has no gender, so anyone can practice being a wonderful person every day.
vertical
- : upright. standing or pointing straight up and down.
- It is very hard to stay in a vertical position after eating a huge, delicious holiday dinner!
revision
- : change. the act of checking and changing something to improve it.
- Every mistake you make is just a small revision on your path to becoming a better person.
fiber
- : thread. a thin piece of material or part of a plant.
- This soft and warm sweater is made from a natural fiber that feels amazing on your skin.
concrete
- : solid. based on facts and things you can see, not just ideas.
- To reach your big goals, you need a concrete plan instead of just a wish and a hope.
concrete
- : cement. a hard building material used for roads and floors.
- I tried to bake a cake, but it was so hard that my brother asked if it was made of concrete.
panel
- : board. a flat piece of wood, metal, or glass.
- The solar panel on the roof helps the environment by catching energy from the sun.
panel
- : group. a small group of people who talk about or judge something.
- I was invited to be on a panel of experts to talk about why chocolate is the best snack.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.27 | 51 – 59
overturn
- : tip. to turn something over so that the bottom is on top.
- Be very careful not to overturn your coffee while you are dancing to your favorite song!
remainder
- : rest. the part of something that is left after the other parts are gone.
- I ate most of the cookies, and my brother is looking for the remainder with a very sad face.
kindergarten
- : preschool. a school or class for young children to play and learn before starting grade school.
- I wish adult life was like kindergarten, where a nap and a snack solved every single problem.
plunge
- : dive. to jump or fall quickly into something, like water.
- It takes a lot of courage to plunge into a cold swimming pool on a very hot summer day.
plunge
- : drop. a sudden and large decrease in value or amount.
- The price of that expensive phone took a plunge just one week after I finally bought it.
literacy
- : reading. the ability to read and write.
- Learning computer literacy is a great way to stay connected with your friends and family.
extensive
- : wide. covering a large area or having a great range of details.
- The chef has extensive knowledge about spices, but he still can’t find where he put his keys.
bid
- : offer. an offer of a certain price for something, especially at an auction.
- She made a high bid for the old painting because it reminded her of her childhood home.
counseling
- : advice. professional help or guidance for personal or emotional problems.
- Going to counseling is like giving your mind a refreshing spa day to feel better and stronger.