Oxford 5000: 50 Words | Intermediate | EP.14
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.14. 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.14
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.14 | 1 – 10
artificial
- made by people, not natural
- I bought an artificial plant because I always forget to water real ones.
artificial
- not sincere; fake
- Her smile seemed artificial, so I knew she was not really happy.
combination
- a mixture of different things
- Pizza and a good movie are the perfect combination for a Friday night.
minimal
- the smallest amount or number possible
- I packed a minimal number of clothes, which I immediately regretted on the trip.
routine
- done as part of a regular course of action; ordinary
- My dog thinks that barking at the delivery person is a critical part of his routine.
mainstream
- the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are shared by most people
- It’s fun to try things outside the mainstream sometimes, like eating pizza with a fork.
mainstream
- considered normal or accepted by most people
- His taste in music is so mainstream that even my grandma knows all the songs.
toss
- to throw something lightly or casually
- I had to toss out my broken umbrella, which was a sad moment.
inclusion
- the act of including someone or something as part of a group or total
- True inclusion means everyone has a seat at the table, even if they bring a weird dish.
fragment
- a small piece of something that has broken off
- I found a tiny fragment of the cookie on my shirt three hours after lunch.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.14 | 11 – 20
motivation
- the feeling of wanting to do something
- My motivation to clean the house disappears the moment I sit on the sofa.
extremist
- a person who has very strong beliefs that most people do not agree with
- An extremist often thinks that their way is the only correct way to live.
workout
- a period of physical exercise
- Running to catch the bus was the hardest workout I did all week.
mode
- a specific setting on a machine or device
- Please put your phone on airplane mode before the flight begins.
mode
- a particular way or style of doing something
- After a long week of work, I am finally in vacation mode.
disruption
- a problem that stops something from continuing as usual
- My cat walking on the keyboard caused a minor disruption to my work.
net
- final; remaining after all deductions are made
- I looked at my net income and realized I need to cook at home more often.
resolution
- a firm decision to do or not to do something
- My New Year’s resolution to stop eating sweets lasted exactly two days.
resolution
- the finding of a solution to a problem
- We hope for a peaceful resolution to the argument before dinner starts.
vary
- to be different or to change
- Menu prices can vary depending on the location of the restaurant.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.14 | 21 – 30
optimism
- a feeling of hope that good things will happen
- Keep your optimism high, even when you forget your umbrella on a rainy day.
preference
- a greater liking for one thing over another
- My preference is to sleep late on weekends instead of waking up early.
fellow
- sharing the same situation or experience
- I asked a fellow traveler for help when I could not find the gate.
subject
- depending on something else to happen
- The schedule for the picnic is subject to change based on the weather.
desire
- a strong wish or want
- I have a sudden desire for ice cream even though it is cold outside.
desire
- to want something very much
- We all desire a happy life, but we define happiness in different ways.
latest
- the most recent news, thing, or fashion
- My friend always knows the latest about what is happening in Hollywood.
whoever
- any person who; the person who
- Whoever leaves the room last must turn off the lights.
exotic
- unusual and interesting, usually from a far country
- She likes to cook exotic dishes that require ingredients I cannot find at the store.
browser
- a program used to look at pages on the internet
- My computer is slow because I have fifty tabs open in my browser.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.14 | 31 – 40
mandate
- an official order or command
- The new mandate requires all employees to take a safety class.
entire
- whole or complete, with nothing missing
- I was so hungry that I ate the entire pizza by myself.
marginal
- very small; not important
- The difference in price was marginal, so I bought the better one.
civilian
- a person who is not a member of the military or police
- It feels good to wear jeans and relax like a regular civilian.
imagination
- the ability to create pictures or ideas in your mind
- You need a lot of imagination to turn a cardboard box into a spaceship.
progressive
- happening or developing gradually over time
- My grandmother’s illness was progressive, getting worse little by little.
progressive
- favoring new or modern ideas
- That school is very progressive and lets students choose their own classes.
angle
- the position from which you look at something
- Try taking the photo from a different angle to make me look taller.
angle
- a way of thinking about a situation or problem
- We need to approach this problem from a new angle to solve it.
rise
- an increase in amount, number, or level
- The sudden rise in gas prices made me start walking to work.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.14 | 41 – 50
expectation
- a strong belief about what will happen
- Lower your expectation a little, and you might actually enjoy the movie.
manipulate
- to control or influence someone in a clever or unfair way
- My cat knows exactly how to manipulate me to get extra treats.
additional
- more than is usual or expected; extra
- Please let me know if you require any additional information.
cabin
- a small wooden house, usually in a wild area
- We stayed in a cozy log cabin in the mountains for the weekend.
cabin
- the part of an airplane where passengers sit
- The pilot told the crew to prepare the cabin for landing.
legitimate
- allowed by law or rules; reasonable and fair
- I had a legitimate excuse for being late, but my boss was still angry.
prospective
- likely to happen or become something in the future
- She showed the house to three prospective buyers this morning.
structure
- to arrange or organize something in a specific way
- You should structure your essay clearly so the teacher can understand your ideas.
width
- the distance from one side of something to the other
- We measured the width of the door to make sure the sofa would fit.
junior
- having a lower rank or position than others
- As a junior member of the staff, I often have to make the coffee.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.14 | 51 – 58
tumor
- a mass of cells in the body that grows in a way that is not normal
- The doctor told him the tumor was small and could be removed easily.
endorse
- to publicly say that you support a person or action
- I cannot endorse a restaurant that serves cold pizza.
useless
- not useful; effective for nothing
- Bringing a raincoat to the desert felt useless, until it suddenly rained.
investigation
- an official examination of the facts to find the truth
- The investigation revealed that the dog was indeed the one who ate the cake.
ray
- a narrow beam of light or energy
- A single ray of sunlight hit my face and woke me up.
housing
- buildings for people to live in
- The cost of housing in the city is so high that I might live in a van.
ink
- colored liquid used for writing or printing
- My pen ran out of ink right in the middle of the exam.
organic
- produced without using artificial chemicals
- She only buys organic vegetables because she thinks they taste better.