Oxford 5000: 20 Words | Intermediate | EP.2
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? 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 15 Essential Words
- Episode: Ep.2
Oxford 5000 Vocabulary | 1 – 5
clip
a short part of a film, video, or song
I watched a funny clip from the movie online.
The teacher played a short clip to explain the lesson.
hip
the part of the body between the waist and the thigh
She put her hands on her hips and laughed.
He injured his hip while playing soccer.
worm
a small soft creature with a long, thin body and no legs
The bird caught a worm early in the morning.
There is a worm in the garden soil.
corporate
relating to a large company or group
He works for a big corporate law firm.
The company hosted a corporate event for its employees.
mix
to combine things together, or a combination of different things
She likes to mix orange juice with sparkling water.
The music is a mix of jazz and rock.
Oxford 5000 Vocabulary | 6 – 10
acquire
to get or obtain something
He acquired a new language while traveling abroad.
The company acquired another smaller business last year.
deal
an agreement or arrangement between people or groups
They made a deal to share the profits equally.
The real estate agent closed a big deal.
myth
a traditional story or a false belief
The story of Hercules is a famous Greek myth.
It’s a myth that eating late at night always causes weight gain.
determine
to decide or figure out something
We need to determine the best solution for the problem.
The test results will determine if he is healthy.
consume
to eat, drink, or use something
He likes to consume a lot of fruit every day.
People consume more energy in the winter.
Oxford 5000 Vocabulary | 11 – 15
romance
a story or feeling about love
The movie is a beautiful romance set in Paris.
They shared a sweet romance during their college years.
artistic
showing skill or creativity in art
She has an artistic talent for painting.
The building’s design is very artistic.
marathon
a long-distance running race of about 42 kilometers
He trained for months to run a marathon.
She completed her first marathon last year.
obligation
something you must do because it is your duty or responsibility
Parents have an obligation to care for their children.
He felt an obligation to help his friend.
arms
weapons such as guns
The country decided to reduce its arms supply.
The soldiers carried arms into the battle.
Oxford 5000 Vocabulary | 16 – 20
retire
to stop working after reaching a certain age
My father will retire at the age of 65.
She plans to retire and travel the world.
address
to speak to someone or deal with an issue
The president will address the nation tonight.
We must address this problem quickly.
detail
to describe or explain something fully
The report details every step of the experiment.
He detailed the plan carefully in the meeting.
saving
money kept for future use
She put her savings in a bank account.
He used his savings to buy a car.
export
to send goods to another country for sale, or a product sold abroad
The company exports cars to Europe.
Rice is one of the country’s main exports.