Oxford 5000: 50 Words | Beginner | EP.13
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.13. 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.13
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.13 | 1 – 10
task
- a piece of work you need to do
- Finishing one small task can make the whole day feel better.
personally
- in your own opinion
- Personally, I think taking a short walk solves half of life’s small problems.
obvious
- easy to see or understand
- It became obvious that he was tired when he fell asleep during the funny part of the movie.
pull
- to move something toward you
- Please pull the door, not push it—everyone gets it wrong.
paint
- to cover something with color
- Let’s paint the wall yellow to make the room look happier.
math
- the study of numbers and shapes
- He said math is relaxing, which confused everyone at the table.
power
- the ability to do something or control things
- He said coffee gives him the power to become a morning person.
opposite
- completely different
- Their tastes are so opposite that he loves spicy food and she avoids even mild salsa.
roof
- the top cover of a building
- A cat sat on the roof like it owned the whole neighborhood.
wine
- an alcoholic drink made from grapes
- She only cooks with wine, not drinks it—at least that’s her story.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.13 | 11 – 20
alive
- living; not dead
- The plant looked more alive after one glass of water and some kind words.
research
- a careful study to learn new things
- Her research showed that plants grow faster when you talk to them nicely.
ambition
- a strong desire to achieve something
- Her biggest ambition is to start a small café where everyone feels at home.
apartment
- a home in a larger building
- My friend’s apartment is so small that his sofa is also his dining chair.
born
- to come into life
- She was born in winter, and she still says cold weather feels comforting.
fairly
- quite; to some degree
- The test was fairly easy, so even my sleepy brain survived it.
reliable
- able to be trusted
- He’s so reliable that if he says “five minutes,” he really means five minutes.
unfair
- not right or not equal
- It felt unfair when my sister got the last cookie even though I found the box.
suggest
- to give an idea or advice
- I suggest trying the new café; even the chairs feel friendly.
tourist
- someone who travels to visit places
- As a tourist, he took more photos of snacks than of famous buildings.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.13 | 21 – 30
bend
- to make something curve
- Be careful not to bend your phone charger; it might stop working.
imagine
- to picture something in your mind
- Try to imagine a day with no homework—feels like a holiday already.
cut
- to use something sharp to divide or remove
- Please don’t cut the cake too thin—dessert deserves respect.
prepare
- to get something ready
- I always prepare my bag the night before so morning-me doesn’t panic.
entry
- the act of going in, or a piece of writing in a list or diary
- My first entry in the travel diary was simply: “I’m already tired but excited.”
question
- to ask something
- You can question the plan politely if you don’t understand it.
combine
- to put things together
- Let’s combine our ideas and make something better.
disappointed
- feeling sad because something didn’t go well
- She felt disappointed when the ice cream shop closed right before she arrived.
delicious
- very tasty
- The cookies were so delicious that silence fell at the table.
though
- but; however
- It was cold, though she still went for her evening walk.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.13 | 31 – 40
top
- the highest part of something
- From the top of the hill, the whole city looked like a toy village.
top
- best or most important
- She got the top score by studying a little every day.
shake
- an act of moving something quickly up and down or side to side
- The dog gave one big shake and covered everyone in water drops.
research
- to study something carefully
- They research old maps to find the safest hiking route.
house
- a building where people live
- Their house is so cozy that guests never want to leave.
arrest
- to take someone into police custody
- The police will arrest anyone who steals from the shop.
arrest
- the act of being taken by police
- His arrest surprised the whole town.
club
- a group of people with the same interest
- She joined a reading club so she wouldn’t finish books alone anymore.
educational
- helping people learn
- The video was so educational that even my cat looked smarter.
row
- a straight line of things or people
- We sat in the front row so we wouldn’t miss anything.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.13 | 41 – 50
agent
- someone who represents or helps another person
- Her travel agent found a hotel with free cookies, so he became her hero.
paint
- colored liquid used for decorating
- The blue paint spilled, turning the floor into modern art.
have
- to own, hold, or experience
- I have an idea—let’s take a short break.
frighten
- to scare someone
- The sudden noise frightened me more than the horror movie.
whenever
- at any time that something happens
- Call me whenever you need help; I won’t complain.
arrival
- the moment when someone or something reaches a place
- Her arrival was so quiet even the dog didn’t notice.
city
- a large town with many people and buildings
- Living in a city means hearing sirens instead of birds.
author
- a person who writes books or stories
- The author said her ideas appear at 2 a.m.—not ideal timing.
main
- most important
- The main reason he studies early is to avoid falling asleep.
wash
- to clean something with water
- I need to wash my jacket; it remembers last week’s rain too well.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.13 | 51 – 54
lie
- to say something that is not true
- He didn’t want to lie, so he told his mom the cake “disappeared mysteriously.”
enemy
- someone who wants to harm you
- He joked that his real enemy is the alarm clock every morning.
cheap
- not costing much
- The shoes were so cheap that even my wallet said “thank you.”
product
- something that is made or sold
- This skincare product worked so well that even my mirror looked surprised.