Oxford 5000: 50 Words | Beginner | EP.15
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.15. 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.15
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.15 | 1 – 10
poisonous
- very harmful to eat or touch
- My cooking is so bad, my brother asked if the food was poisonous.
poison
- to harm or kill with a dangerous substance
- Don’t let anger poison your heart.
clever
- quick at learning and understanding things
- It is better to be kind than to be clever.
husband
- the man that a person is married to
- My husband pretends to be asleep when the baby cries.
golf
- a game played on grass where you hit a small ball into a hole
- My dad says golf is just a long walk where you hit a ball sometimes.
script
- the written words for a play, movie, or speech
- The actor forgot the script and just said whatever he wanted.
adventure
- an exciting and unusual experience
- Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.
ability
- the power or skill to do something
- He has the ability to make everyone laugh.
carrot
- a long orange vegetable
- I told my mom I ate a carrot, but it was actually carrot cake.
label
- a piece of paper or cloth attached to an object that gives information about it
- Always read the label on your clothes before you wash them.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.15 | 11 – 20
label
- to describe someone or something in a specific way
- Don’t label people before you get to know them.
robot
- a machine that can do work automatically
- I wish I had a robot to clean my room every day.
hobby
- an activity that you do for fun in your free time
- Sleeping is not technically a hobby, but it is my favorite thing to do.
driving
- the act of controlling a car or vehicle
- Texting while driving is very dangerous for everyone.
us
- the object form of “we” used by the speaker
- Please come with us to the park today.
consumer
- a person who buys things to use
- As a smart consumer, check the price before you buy.
discuss
- to talk about something with another person
- We need to discuss our plans for the weekend.
perfect
- having no mistakes or problems
- Nobody is perfect, so don’t be afraid to make mistakes.
ship
- a large boat for traveling on the ocean
- The ship was so big it looked like a floating hotel.
journal
- a book where you write your personal thoughts
- Writing in a journal helps clear your mind.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.15 | 21 – 30
this
- so; to the degree or amount shown
- I have never been this tired before.
cool
- slightly cold in a pleasant way
- The weather is cool and perfect for a walk.
cool
- very good, impressive, or fashionable
- My grandpa thinks he is cool when he dances.
thirsty
- needing to drink something
- I am so thirsty, I could drink a whole lake.
introduce
- to tell two people each other’s names
- I want to introduce you to my brother.
shell
- the hard outer covering of an egg, nut, or animal
- You must peel the shell off the egg before eating it.
layer
- a quantity or thickness of something that covers a surface
- There is a thick layer of dust on this old book.
thin
- having a small distance from one side to the other; not thick
- The walls here are so thin, I can hear my neighbor sneeze.
badly
- in a way that is not good
- I sing so badly that my dog leaves the room.
badly
- very much; seriously
- I need a cup of coffee badly this morning.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.15 | 31 – 40
traveler
- a person who is on a trip
- The tired traveler stopped to rest under a tree.
fast
- moving or happening quickly
- Bad news travels fast.
pray
- to speak to God or express a strong wish
- We pray for health and happiness every day.
century
- a period of 100 years
- Life has changed a lot in the last century.
unusual
- not common or ordinary
- It is very unusual for my cat to ignore food.
emergency
- a serious situation that needs immediate action
- Please call me only if it is a real emergency.
cable
- a thick strong rope or wire
- The heavy bridge is held up by a steel cable.
cable
- a cord used to connect electronic devices
- My phone charger cable is too short.
internet
- the global system connecting computers
- I asked the internet for advice, and now I am confused.
passenger
- a person traveling in a vehicle who is not driving
- The passenger fell asleep on my shoulder.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.15 | 41 – 50
dinner
- the main meal of the day, usually in the evening
- “What is for dinner?” is my favorite question.
daily
- happening every day
- Coffee is an essential part of my daily routine.
wonderful
- very good; amazing
- You did a wonderful job today.
spelling
- the act of forming words with the correct letters
- My spelling is terrible without a computer to help me.
fur
- the soft thick hair on an animal
- My cat leaves white fur on all my black clothes.
departure
- the act of leaving a place
- Please check the screen for your flight departure time.
boss
- a person who is in charge of workers
- My dog acts like the real boss of this house.
young
- young animals or children
- The mother bird works hard to feed her young.
out
- away from the inside of a place
- It is raining, so I do not want to go out.
out
- having no more of something
- We are completely out of coffee.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.15 | 51 – 60
meaning
- the idea that a word or action represents
- Sometimes a smile has more meaning than words.
employee
- a person who works for another person or company for money
- A happy employee does better work than a tired one.
profile
- a short description of a person or organization
- Her online profile says she loves hiking, but she actually hates walking.
profile
- the side view of a person’s face
- The artist drew the profile of the queen on the coin.
score
- the number of points in a game or test
- What is the score of the baseball game right now?
score
- to get points in a game or sport
- It feels amazing to score the winning goal.
secret
- something that is kept hidden from other people
- Can I trust you to keep a secret?
secret
- hidden from others; not known
- We have a secret handshake that only we know.
thick
- having a large distance between two sides; not thin
- This sandwich is so thick, I cannot fit it in my mouth.
usual
- happening often; normal
- I woke up late, as usual.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.15 | 61 – 70
week
- a period of seven days
- I had a busy week, so I need to sleep all weekend.
public
- open for everyone to use
- This park is a public space, so please keep it clean.
public
- ordinary people in general
- The museum is now open to the public.
dust
- fine powder of dirt usually found on furniture or floors
- My exercise bike is just collecting dust in the corner.
model
- a small copy of a building, vehicle, or machine
- He built a model of a fast car using plastic blocks.
model
- a person whose job is to wear clothes for photographs
- She poses like a professional model in every selfie.
recommendation
- a suggestion about what is good to do or buy
- I need a good movie recommendation for tonight.
normally
- usually; in most cases
- Normally, I don’t eat cake for breakfast, but today is special.
clause
- a separate section of a legal document or contract
- Read every clause carefully before you sign the paper.
clause
- a group of words that includes a subject and a verb
- A sentence can have more than one clause.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.15 | 71 – 80
sick
- suffering from a disease or illness
- I feel too sick to go to work today.
possibility
- a chance that something may happen or be true
- There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.
see
- to notice something with your eyes
- I can see the mountains from my window.
see
- to understand or realize something
- I see what you mean now.
sit
- to rest your body on a chair or the ground
- Please come in and sit anywhere you like.
period
- a length of time
- We are going through a very busy period at work.
period
- a dot used at the end of a sentence
- Don’t forget to put a period at the end of your sentence.
other
- different or remaining; not this one
- This shoe fits, but I cannot find the other one.
corner
- the place where two lines, walls, or streets meet
- The convenience store is just around the corner.
sense
- good judgment or reason
- It makes no sense to wear a heavy coat in the summer.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.15 | 81 – 90
sense
- a physical power like sight, hearing, or smell
- My dog has an amazing sense of smell.
secretary
- a person whose job is to handle records and calls in an office
- The secretary usually knows more about the office than the boss.
electrical
- related to electricity
- Please be careful with electrical wires near water.
reservation
- an arrangement to save a seat, room, or table
- I made a dinner reservation for 7:00 PM.
case
- a particular situation or example
- If it rains, we cannot go; in that case, let’s watch a movie.
case
- a box or container for holding something
- I cannot find the case for my sunglasses.
motorcycle
- a vehicle with two wheels and an engine
- He looks cool on his motorcycle, but he drives very carefully.
poverty
- the state of being very poor
- Education is a powerful tool to escape poverty.
branch
- a part of a tree that grows out from the main trunk
- The bird built a nest on the highest branch.
branch
- a local office of a large company or bank
- I need to visit the bank branch to deposit some money.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.15 | 91 – 100
liquid
- a substance that flows like water
- Water is a liquid, but ice is a solid.
guide
- a person or book that shows the way or gives information
- Our tour guide knew the history of every building in the city.
guide
- to show someone where to go
- Let your conscience guide you when you make a hard choice.
achievement
- something good that you have done with hard work
- Finishing this huge pizza by myself is a personal achievement.
duty
- something you must do because it is right or part of your job
- It is your duty to help those who are weaker than you.
computer
- an electronic machine for storing and processing information
- My computer freezes whenever I try to work fast.
replace
- to take the place of something
- I need to replace my old phone because the screen is broken.
with
- accompanied by; having
- Happiness is better when shared with friends.
airline
- a company that provides regular flights for public use
- The airline lost my bag, so I wore the same shirt for three days.
episode
- one part of a television story shown as a series
- I promised to watch only one episode, but I watched the whole season.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.15 | 101 – 110
fry
- to cook food in hot oil
- If you fry bacon without a shirt on, you will regret it.
map
- a drawing of a particular area like a city or country
- My dad refuses to look at a map even when we are totally lost.
homework
- work that teachers give students to do at home
- My dog actually ate my homework, but the teacher did not believe me.
container
- an object used for holding or carrying something
- Please put the leftover food in a plastic container.
giant
- very large; huge
- I ordered a small pizza, but they brought me a giant one.
giant
- an imaginary creature that looks like a very large human
- In the story, the friendly giant helped the villagers build a bridge.
magic
- the power to make impossible things happen
- Kindness is a type of magic that can change people.
fuel
- material like gas or coal used to produce power
- Coffee is the essential fuel that keeps me moving in the morning.
frightening
- making you feel afraid
- The thunderstorm was so frightening that the cat hid under the bed.
none
- not one; not any
- I looked for cookies in the jar, but there were none left.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.15 | 111 – 115
silly
- foolish or funny; not serious
- Stop making silly faces while I am trying to take a serious photo.
grow
- to become larger or increase in size
- Children grow up so fast these days.
grow
- to plant and care for plants
- I tried to grow tomatoes, but the bugs ate them all.
app
- a program designed for a mobile device
- There is an app for everything, even for remembering to drink water.
ice
- water that has frozen and become solid
- The ice in my drink melted, and now it tastes like water.