Oxford 5000: 20 Words | Intermediate | EP.3
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.3. 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 20 Essential Words
- Episode: Ep.3
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.3 | 1 – 5
violence
physical force used to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something
The movie was criticized for showing too much violence.
Many people protested against the violence that broke out during the event.
convincing
able to make someone believe or accept something
She gave a convincing explanation for her absence.
His argument was so convincing that everyone agreed with him.
donation
something given, especially money, to help a person or organization
They made a generous donation to the local hospital.
Our school received a donation of books from the community.
weigh
to measure how heavy someone or something is
The baby weighs about seven pounds.
You should weigh the ingredients carefully before cooking.
bubble
a small ball of air or gas in a liquid
Children love to blow bubbles in the park.
Tiny bubbles rose to the surface of the boiling water.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.3 | 6 – 10
close
near in space or time
The restaurant is close to our house.
We’re getting close to the end of the semester.
complaint
a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory
The company received several complaints about its service.
He filed a complaint with the manager about the noise.
thus
as a result; therefore
He didn’t study hard, and thus he failed the exam.
The road was icy, thus driving was dangerous.
deadline
a time or date by which something must be done
We have to meet the project deadline by Friday.
She worked late to finish before the deadline.
shift
a period of work time or a change in position or direction
He works the night shift at the factory.
There has been a major shift in consumer behavior.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.3 | 11 – 15
phenomenon
something that happens or exists and can be observed or studied
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon.
Global warming is a phenomenon that affects the entire planet.
flour
a white powder made by grinding grain, used for baking
She mixed flour with sugar and eggs to make a cake.
The bakery uses whole wheat flour for its bread.
encourage
to give someone support, confidence, or hope
Parents should encourage their children to try new things.
Her teacher encouraged her to apply for the scholarship.
harm
physical or mental damage or injury; to hurt or damage
Smoking can cause serious harm to your health.
He didn’t mean to harm anyone with his words.
reinforce
to make something stronger or more certain
The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.
Regular practice reinforces your memory.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.3 | 16 – 20
opposition
strong disagreement or resistance
There was strong opposition to the new law.
He faced opposition from his coworkers about the idea.
literally
in a literal or exact way; used to emphasize something
She was literally shaking with fear.
There were literally hundreds of people waiting in line.
next
the person or thing that comes immediately after
Who’s next in line?
He plans to travel to Canada next.
plus
added to; as well as
Three plus two equals five.
The rent is $900 plus utilities.
hunting
the activity of chasing and killing wild animals for food or sport
They went hunting for deer in the forest.
The lion uses teamwork when hunting its prey.