Oxford 5000: 30 Words | Intermediate | EP.40
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.40. 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.40
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Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.40 | 1 – 10
hatred
- : deep hate. a very strong feeling of disliking someone or something.
- Life is too short to carry hatred in your heart, so choose peace instead.
chronic
- : long-lasting. continuing for a long time or recurring frequently.
- He had chronic back pain from sitting at a desk all day.
mobile
- : movable. able to move easily from place to place.
- My dog is so mobile that he follows me to the kitchen every single time I open a snack.
track
- : follow. to follow the movement or progress of someone or something.
- I try to track my daily water intake, but I always lose count after coffee.
settler
- : pioneer. a person who goes to live in a new area or country.
- A true settler builds a new life with courage and patience.
decision-making
- : choosing. the process of making important choices.
- Good decision-making takes time, so do not rush when you choose your path.
heel
- : back foot. the back part of your foot below the ankle.
- My cat stepped right on my heel while I was making breakfast.
dual
- : double. having two parts or two purposes.
- This jacket has a dual purpose—it keeps you warm and makes you look cool.
anniversary
- : yearly date. a date that is remembered because a special event happened on it.
- Forget your partner’s birthday if you like drama, but never forget your wedding anniversary.
judicial
- : legal. connected with a court of law or judges.
- Making a fair and judicial choice requires listening to both sides of the story.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.40 | 11 – 20
terms
- : conditions. the rules or agreements of a contract or deal.
- Always read the terms before you agree to a new plan.
terms
- : relationship. the relationship between two people or groups.
- They were on good terms after working together for five years.
injection
- : shot. a way of putting medicine into the body with a needle.
- The doctor gave him a quick injection so he could feel better fast.
insist
- : demand. to say strongly that something must happen or be true.
- My friend insists on paying for coffee every time we meet.
resign
- : quit. to officially leave a job or position.
- He decided to resign from his job to travel around the world.
differentiate
- : distinguish. to recognize or show the difference between two things.
- It is hard to differentiate between my twin brothers when they wear the same shirt.
craft
- : skill. an activity or job involving skill in making things by hand.
- Practice every day if you want to master your craft.
craft
- : boat or aircraft. a vehicle that travels in water or air.
- The small craft sailed smoothly across the calm lake.
delegate
- : representative. a person chosen to speak or act for others.
- She was chosen as a delegate to represent her team at the meeting.
genius
- : brilliant mind. exceptional intellect or creative ability.
- You do not need to be a genius to make a positive difference in the world.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.40 | 21 – 30
realization
- : understanding. a sudden awareness of a fact or truth.
- He came to the realization that happiness is a daily choice.
initiative
- : enterprise. the ability to assess and initiate things independently.
- Taking the initiative today can open new doors for your future.
ash
- : residue. the soft powder left after something burns.
- The fire died down, leaving only grey ash in the fireplace.
inspire
- : motivate. to give someone the enthusiasm or desire to do something.
- A kind word can inspire someone to keep trying when things get tough.
dawn
- : sunrise. the first light of day in the morning.
- Early birds get to enjoy the beautiful colors of the dawn.
implement
- : execute. to put a decision, plan, or agreement into effect.
- It is time to implement your plans instead of just talking about them.
opt
- : choose. to make a choice or decision.
- I usually opt for sleep over late-night movie marathons.
curved
- : bent. having a smooth, rounded shape.
- The path through the quiet park was softly curved.
pursue
- : chase. to follow or go after something you want.
- Always pursue your goals with patience and hard work.
manufacture
- : produce. to make goods in large amounts using machines.
- This company will manufacture high-quality shoes using recycled materials.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.40 | 31 – 40
outcome
- : result. the final result of an action or event.
- A positive mindset can lead to a much better outcome.
electronics
- : gadgets. electronic devices such as computers and phones.
- Turn off your electronics an hour before bed for a restful sleep.
correspondent
- : reporter. a person who reports news from a specific place.
- The field correspondent reported live from the stormy coast.
inspiration
- : encouragement. a person or thing that gives you creative ideas.
- Nature is often the best source of inspiration for new artists.
feminist
- : equal-rights advocate. supporting equal rights for women and men.
- She wrote an inspiring article with a feminist message about equal opportunity.
disturb
- : interrupt. to interrupt or bother someone who is busy or resting.
- Please do not disturb the dog while he is taking his afternoon nap.
sympathy
- : care. a feeling of care and concern for someone in a difficult situation.
- Sending a warm note is a simple way to show sympathy to a friend in pain.
memo
- : note. a short written message used in a office or business.
- Did you read the short memo about the upcoming team meeting?
animation
- : cartoon. a movie or show made from pictures or computer images that appear to move.
- Watching a fun animation is a great way to relax on the weekend.
packet
- : small package. a small paper or plastic container holding goods or information.
- He opened a small packet of sugar to put into his hot coffee.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.40 | 41 – 50
confine
- : restrict. to keep someone or something within a limited space or area.
- Do not confine your big dreams to small expectations.
interfere
- : meddle. to get involved in a situation where you are not wanted or needed.
- It is best not to interfere when two cats are arguing over food.
fundamental
- : basic. forming a necessary base or central part of something.
- Honesty is a fundamental part of building strong relationships.
unprecedented
- : groundbreaking. never done or known before.
- The young author achieved unprecedented success with her first book.
lifetime
- : lifespan. the duration of a person’s life or a thing’s existence.
- Learning new things is a journey that lasts a lifetime.
hell
- : netherworld. a place or state of great suffering or misery.
- Sitting in endless traffic on a hot day feels like pure hell.
anonymous
- : unknown. made or done by a person whose name is not known.
- An anonymous donor gave funds to build a new playground for the children.
behalf
- : representation. as a representative of someone or for someone’s benefit.
- She accepted the award on behalf of her entire team.
border
- : adjoin. to share a boundary or edge with something.
- Canada and the United States border each other across a long coastline.
defy
- : resist. to openly refuse to obey or accept something.
- Small acts of courage can defy big fears.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.40 | 51 – 53
amount
- : equal. to add up to a total or be equivalent to something.
- A few small steps every day amount to big progress over time.
feel
- : atmosphere. the general tone, mood, or environment of a place.
- The small coffee shop has a warm and welcoming feel.
feel
- : sensation. an impression or touch sensation.
- I love the soft feel of a brand-new blanket on a cold night.