Oxford 5000: 50 Words | Beginner | EP.10

Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.10. 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: Beginner (A1 – B1)
- Goal: Today’s 50 Essential Words
- Episode: Ep.10
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.10 | 1 – 5
luxury
something expensive or pleasant that is not necessary but adds comfort or pleasure
Staying at a five-star hotel is a rare luxury for most people.
priest
a person, especially in the Christian church, who performs religious ceremonies
The priest led the Sunday service at the old cathedral.
enormous
very large in size or amount
The new stadium can hold an enormous number of fans.
cow
a large farm animal kept for its milk or meat
The farmer milked the cow early in the morning.
cultural
related to the ideas, customs, and traditions of a society
They visited museums to learn about the country’s cultural heritage.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.10 | 6 – 10
tell
to give information or communicate something to someone
Please tell me the truth about what happened.
recent
happening or beginning not long ago
There has been a recent increase in online shopping.
earthquake
a sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement of the earth’s crust
The earthquake damaged many buildings in the city.
wooden
made of wood
He built a small wooden table for his living room.
popular
liked or enjoyed by many people
The singer became popular after her first hit song.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.10 | 11 – 15
rest
(sleep/relax)
a period of time when you stop working or moving to relax or sleep
You should take a short rest after lunch.
rest
(sleep/relax)
to stop working or moving in order to relax or sleep
He decided to rest for a while before continuing his trip.
extremely
very, to a high degree
The movie was extremely interesting and emotional.
member
a person who belongs to a group or organization
She is a member of the university debate club.
blow
to move air or something through the air, usually with wind or breath
The strong wind began to blow through the open window.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.10 | 16 – 20
dark
the absence of light
The street was completely dark after the power went out.
meet
to come together with someone by chance or arrangement
Let’s meet at the café around noon.
economic
related to trade, industry, and money
The government introduced new policies to boost economic growth.
suitable
right or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation
This dress is not suitable for a formal dinner.
target
a person, object, or place that is aimed at or focused on
The company set a sales target for the next quarter.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.10 | 21 – 25
store
to keep something for future use
You should store the documents in a safe place.
extra
something more than what is usual or expected
The hotel charges an extra fee for late check-out.
extra
more than what is usual or expected
She works extra hours to save money for her trip.
hair
the thin strands that grow on a person’s head or body
Her long brown hair shines beautifully in the sunlight.
mixture
a combination of two or more different things
The salad is a mixture of fresh vegetables and fruits.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.10 | 26 – 30
oil
a thick liquid used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication
He fried the vegetables in olive oil.
any
at all, to any extent
Do you have any idea where my phone is?
ankle
the joint between the foot and the leg
She twisted her ankle while running in the park.
ignore
to pay no attention to something or someone
He decided to ignore the rude comment and stay calm.
by
used to show how something is done or who does it
The painting was made by a famous artist.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.10 | 31 – 35
carpet
a thick material covering a floor
They bought a new carpet for their living room.
surprised
feeling or showing shock because something unexpected happened
I was surprised to see him at the party.
architect
a person who designs buildings
The architect created a modern design for the new library.
relaxed
calm and free from stress or worry
She felt relaxed after taking a warm bath.
pretend
to act as if something is true when it is not
The children pretend to be superheroes during playtime.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.10 | 36 – 40
bedroom
a room used for sleeping
Their new house has a large bedroom with a balcony.
ball
a round object used in games or sports
He kicked the ball into the goal.
next
coming immediately after something in time or order
Our next class starts at 2 p.m.
next
immediately afterward or to the following place or time
She finished her homework and next went for a walk.
organizer
a person or tool that arranges or manages things
The event organizer made sure everything went smoothly.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.10 | 41 – 45
support
to help or give encouragement to someone or something
Family and friends support him through difficult times.
support
help or encouragement given to someone
She received strong emotional support from her colleagues.
well
in a good or satisfactory way
He speaks English very well.
well
in good health
I don’t feel well today, so I’ll stay home.
well
used to express surprise, hesitation, or to start a sentence
Well, that’s something I didn’t expect!
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.10 | 46 – 50
type
to write or input text using a keyboard
Please type your name at the top of the form.
refrigerator
a large appliance used to keep food and drinks cold
The milk is in the refrigerator next to the sink.
tent
a shelter made of cloth supported by poles, used for camping
We slept in a tent under the stars.
volunteer
a person who offers to do something without being paid
Many volunteers helped clean up the park after the event.
volunteer
to offer to do something without being paid
She decided to volunteer at the local animal shelter.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.10 | 51 – 55
reason
a cause or explanation for something
What’s your reason for being late?
alone
without other people
He prefers to spend time alone when he’s tired.
alone
without help or support
She solved the problem all alone.
crowd
a large group of people gathered together
A huge crowd waited outside the concert hall.
argument
a situation in which people disagree strongly
They had an argument about where to spend their vacation.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.10 | 56 – 58
noise
a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant
The construction outside made too much noise.
cover
to place something over or on top of something else
Please cover the pot while the soup is cooking.
swim
an act of moving through water using your arms and legs
We went for a quick swim in the lake before dinner.