Oxford 5000: 50 Words | Intermediate | EP.13
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Intermediate 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: Intermediate (B2 – C1)
- Goal: Today’s 50 Essential Words
- Episode: Ep.13
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.13 | 1 – 10
persist
- to continue doing something even though it is difficult
- If you persist in practicing every day, your English will get much better.
sophisticated
- highly developed and complex
- The new robot is so sophisticated that it can clean the house by itself.
spin
- to turn around very quickly
- I tried to spin the pizza dough like a chef, but it landed on my dog.
consistently
- always acting or happening in the same way
- If you consistently save a little money, you will be rich one day.
governor
- the elected leader of a state
- The governor went on TV to promise better roads for the people.
isolate
- to separate one person or thing from others
- When you have a bad cold, you should isolate yourself to keep your friends safe.
spill
- to accidentally let a liquid fall out of a container
- Please do not spill your juice on the expensive white rug.
dignity
- the quality of being serious and worthy of respect
- The cat lost all its dignity when it fell off the sofa while sleeping.
asylum
- protection given by a government to someone who has left their country
- The family had to leave their home and ask for asylum in a safer country.
sponsor
- to pay for an event or activity in return for advertising
- A popular sports drink decided to sponsor the marathon.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.13 | 11 – 20
sponsor
- a person or company that supports something with money
- We need a rich sponsor to buy pizza for the whole class.
predator
- an animal that kills and eats other animals
- The eagle is a fast predator that hunts from the sky.
shatter
- to break suddenly into many small pieces
- My singing voice is so bad that it might shatter the windows.
monument
- a building or statue built to remember a famous person or event
- Tourists love to take photos in front of the historic monument in the city square.
mechanic
- a person whose job is to repair machines or cars
- My car made a strange noise, so I called a mechanic to fix it.
command
- to officially tell someone to do something
- I tried to command my cat to sit, but she just walked away.
command
- an official order
- The soldiers listened carefully to the general’s command.
dismiss
- to decide that something is not important or worth considering
- Do not dismiss a good idea just because it sounds simple at first.
refuge
- a safe place or shelter from danger or trouble
- During the sudden rainstorm, the library became a dry refuge for everyone.
presidential
- relating to a president or suitable for a president
- He wore a very nice suit to look presidential for the interview.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.13 | 21 – 30
forgive
- to stop being angry at someone
- It is good for your heart to forgive a friend who makes a mistake.
curiosity
- a strong desire to know or learn something
- My cat’s curiosity makes him look inside every empty box in the house.
pit
- a large deep hole in the ground
- The dog dug a deep pit in the garden to hide his favorite bone.
pit
- the hard seed in the middle of some fruits
- Be careful not to bite the hard pit inside the peach.
debris
- broken pieces of something that has been destroyed
- After the storm, the street was full of tree branches and other debris.
compound
- a substance made by mixing two or more elements
- Water is a chemical compound that we drink every day.
compound
- an area with buildings inside a fence or wall
- The soldiers guard the gate to the military compound.
violate
- to break a law, rule, or promise
- If you violate the traffic rules, you might get a ticket.
commentary
- a spoken description of an event while it is happening
- My dad gives loud commentary whenever he watches soccer on TV.
cemetery
- a place where dead people are buried
- We visited the quiet cemetery to put flowers on a grave.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.13 | 31 – 40
pronounced
- very noticeable or obvious
- He speaks with a pronounced accent that is easy to recognize.
revelation
- a surprising fact that is suddenly known
- It was a big revelation to learn that tomatoes are actually fruit.
grant
- to agree to give or allow something
- The genie promised to grant three wishes to the lucky man.
grant
- money given by an organization for a specific purpose
- The university received a large grant to build a new library.
reform
- to improve something by making changes
- The principal plans to reform the school rules to make students happier.
reform
- a change that is made to improve something
- The education reform gave every student a free laptop.
shrink
- to become smaller in size
- I ate too much cake, or maybe my jeans decided to shrink in the wash.
fulfill
- to do something that is promised or expected
- You must finish your homework to fulfill the class requirements.
specify
- to state something clearly and exactly
- Please specify which color you want so I do not buy the wrong one.
urge
- to strongly advise or try to persuade someone
- I urge you to wear a coat because it is freezing outside.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.13 | 41 – 50
benchmark
- a standard that other things are compared to
- Her amazing performance set a new benchmark for the whole team.
adjustment
- a small change made to something
- A small adjustment to your daily routine can make you much healthier.
beneficial
- producing good results or helpful effects
- Eating vegetables every day is beneficial for your body.
output
- the amount of something produced by a person or machine
- The factory increased its output to meet the high demand for cars.
peak
- the highest point or level
- Traffic usually hits its peak at 6 PM when everyone drives home.
gig
- a single performance by a musician or a temporary job
- He was excited to get a paid gig playing guitar at the local cafe.
choir
- a group of people who sing together
- The school choir practiced every afternoon for the holiday concert.
trophy
- an object like a cup or statue given to a winner
- He proudly put the golden trophy on his shelf after winning the game.
newsletter
- an email or report sent regularly to a group of people
- I read the weekly newsletter to find out about sales at my favorite store.
strain
- an injury to a muscle caused by using it too much
- Lifting heavy boxes can cause a painful strain in your back.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.13 | 51 – 56
strain
- pressure or worry caused by a difficult situation
- The long hours at work put a lot of strain on his health.
burn
- an injury on the skin caused by heat or fire
- Be careful with the hot water, or you might get a bad burn on your hand.
innovation
- a new idea or method that is very effective
- The smartphone is an innovation that changed how we talk to each other.
presumably
- used to say that something is likely true
- Her lights are off, so presumably she is already asleep.
enrich
- to improve the quality of something
- Travel is a wonderful way to enrich your life with new experiences.
infection
- a disease in a part of your body caused by germs
- You should clean that cut on your finger so you do not get an infection.