Oxford 5000: 35 Words | Intermediate | EP.31
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.31. 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.31
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Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.31 | 1 – 10
nest
- : bird home. a place where birds or insects live and lay eggs.
- Some tiny birds build a nest that is even smaller than a golf ball!
spiritual
- : inner. relating to your soul and deep feelings instead of physical things.
- Many people find spiritual peace by walking alone in a quiet and beautiful forest.
positive
- : benefit. a good or useful part of a situation.
- The biggest positive of living near a park is that you can go for a walk every single day.
ladder
- : steps. a tool with steps used for climbing up to high places.
- I had to use a ladder to reach the highest shelf, but I realized I was too short anyway!
ladder
- : level. the different stages of progress in a career or job.
- Don’t worry about how fast you climb the success ladder; just make sure you are enjoying the journey.
switch
- : change. a sudden change from one thing to another.
- Making a career switch can be scary, but it is often the start of a wonderful new adventure.
sum
- : total. the whole amount when everything is added together.
- He spent a large sum of money on a giant chocolate cake just for himself!
sum
- : add up. to find the total of two or more numbers.
- When you sum up all the small acts of kindness, you see a very big change in the world.
modest
- : humble. not talking too much about your own success or skills.
- Even though she is a genius, she is very modest and always says she is still learning.
descent
- : way down. the act of moving from a high place to a lower place.
- The hikers began their descent from the mountain before the sun went down.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.31 | 11 – 20
descent
- : origin. a person’s family history or where their ancestors came from.
- Many people in Hawaii are of Japanese descent because their families moved there long ago.
monk
- : holy man. a man who lives in a religious group away from other people.
- A monk usually lives a very simple life to focus on inner peace and helping others.
consequently
- : so. because of this or as a result of something.
- The weather was very rainy; consequently, we decided to stay home and watch a movie.
conserve
- : save. to protect something important so it is not wasted.
- When you brush your teeth, turn off the water to conserve every drop.
undergo
- : experience. to go through a necessary change or a difficult process.
- All butterflies must undergo a big change before they can fly.
wheat
- : grain. a plant used to make flour for bread and pasta.
- We use wheat to make flour for the delicious bread and noodles we eat.
shallow
- : not deep. a short distance from the top to the bottom.
- The children felt safe and happy playing in the shallow end of the swimming pool.
shallow
- : superficial. not thinking about serious or important things.
- Do not be shallow; it is much better to value a person’s heart than their expensive clothes.
supervisor
- : boss. a person who watches and helps workers do their jobs correctly.
- A great supervisor does not just give orders but helps the whole team grow.
authorize
- : allow. to give official permission for something to happen.
- My cat behaves like a queen who must authorize every person who enters the house.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.31 | 21 – 30
substitute
- : replacement. a person or thing that takes the place of another.
- In a soccer game, a coach can send in a substitute to help the team win.
substitute
- : exchange. to use something else instead of what you usually use.
- You can substitute honey for sugar if you want your tea to be more natural.
govern
- : rule. to officially control a country, city, or group.
- If you want to be a great leader, you must first learn how to govern yourself.
adoption
- : taking in. the act of bringing a child or pet into your family forever.
- Choosing adoption for a shelter dog is a great way to find a loyal best friend.
adoption
- : usage. starting to use a new plan, system, or way of doing things.
- The fast adoption of smartphones has changed the way we talk to our friends.
recruitment
- : hiring. the process of finding and choosing new people for a job.
- The recruitment process was so long that I almost forgot which job I applied for!
lighting
- : lights. the arrangement of lights in a room or a place.
- The soft lighting in the restaurant makes the food look even more delicious.
fit
- : size. how well clothes or shoes match the shape of your body.
- Always check the fit of your new running shoes to make sure they are comfortable.
thorough
- : careful. including every detail and doing a job completely.
- A thorough cleaning of your desk every morning can help you start your work with a clear mind.
venue
- : place. a place where an organized event like a concert or wedding happens.
- The city park is a perfect venue for a summer music festival.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.31 | 31 – 37
vulnerable
- : weak. easy to hurt, influence, or attack.
- It is important to be kind to animals because they are often vulnerable and need our help.
conversion
- : change. the process of changing something from one form to another.
- The conversion of water into ice happens when the temperature drops to zero degrees.
mobility
- : movement. the ability to move freely and easily.
- Staying active when you are young helps you keep your mobility and health when you are older.
apparent
- : clear. easy to see or understand.
- It became apparent that the cat was hungry when she started sitting on my laptop while I was working.
long-standing
- : old. existing or continuing for a long time.
- Trust is a long-standing bridge that takes many years to build but only a second to break.
threshold
- : limit. the point at which something starts to happen.
- Everyone has a different threshold for spicy food; some people cry while others just smile!
threshold
- : doorway. the floor area at the entrance of a room or building.
- My dog always waits at the threshold of the kitchen to see if I will drop any food.