Oxford 5000: 50 Words | Intermediate | EP.23
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.23. 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.23
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.23 | 1 – 10
vulnerability
- : weakness. the state of being easily hurt or affected by something.
- Sharing your vulnerability with a true friend is a brave way to build a stronger connection.
competence
- : skill. the ability to do something well.
- Improving your competence in a new language is a journey that requires patience and practice.
evoke
- : recall. to bring a feeling, memory, or image into your mind.
- Certain songs can evoke happy memories of summer days spent with friends.
overwhelming
- : intense. very great in amount or strength, making you feel you cannot deal with it.
- Choosing a movie to watch can be overwhelming because there are just too many good options.
architectural
- : design. relating to the style and building of structures.
- The architectural style of the new library makes it look like a giant silver cloud.
felony
- : crime. a very serious illegal act that is punished by law.
- Always choose the right path, because committing a felony can ruin your future dreams.
allegation
- : claim. a statement that someone did something wrong, even if it is not yet proven.
- The allegation that I ate the last cookie is false because I actually ate the last two.
obstacle
- : hurdle. something that makes it difficult for you to move forward or succeed.
- A big obstacle in your path is often just a chance to show how creative you can be.
confidence
- : trust. a feeling of being sure about your own abilities or qualities.
- True confidence comes from being kind to yourself while you learn new things.
slam
- : shut. to close something with a lot of force and noise.
- I tried to leave the room quietly, but the wind made the door slam and woke up the baby.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.23 | 11 – 20
auction
- : sale. a public event where items are sold to the person who offers the most money.
- I found this beautiful old clock at a local auction for a very low price.
prosecutor
- : lawyer. a person whose job is to prove that someone is guilty in a court of law.
- The prosecutor asked the witness many questions to find out exactly what happened.
medication
- : medicine. a substance used to treat an illness or injury.
- Please remember to take your medication with a glass of water after breakfast.
nickel
- : coin. a silver-colored coin worth five cents.
- I found a nickel on the street and felt lucky, even though it only buys a tiny candy.
anger
- : fury. a strong feeling of being very upset or unhappy.
- Letting go of anger is like putting down a heavy bag; it makes your journey much easier.
delete
- : remove. to get rid of something written or stored on a computer.
- I accidentally hit delete on my long email, so I had to write the whole thing again.
spine
- backbone. the row of bones down the middle of your back.
- Stand tall and keep your spine straight to feel more confident and strong.
spine
- edge. the narrow back part of a book where the title is printed.
- I can quickly find my favorite story by looking at the spine of the book on the shelf.
congratulate
- : praise. to tell someone you are happy for their success or a special event.
- Always congratulate yourself for trying your best, even when things are difficult.
passage
- path. a narrow way that leads from one place to another.
- We walked through a secret passage behind the library to reach the quiet garden.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.23 | 21 – 30
passage
- text. a short part of a book, story, or poem.
- This short passage from the story teaches us that being kind is a great superpower.
patron
- : customer. a person who gives money or support to a shop, library, or artist.
- The local bookstore thanked every patron who bought a book to help them stay open.
premier
- : leader. the head of the government in some countries or states.
- The premier spoke on the news today about building new playgrounds for children.
athletic
- : fit. being strong and good at playing sports.
- I am not very athletic, but I am a gold medalist at napping on the couch.
foreigner
- : visitor. a person who comes from a different country.
- Being a foreigner in a new place is a brave way to learn about the world.
fossil
- : remains. the shape of a plant or animal from long ago that turned into stone.
- Finding a fossil reminds us that even after a long time, we can leave something beautiful behind.
undergraduate
- : student. a person studying at a university for their first degree.
- Every undergraduate knows the feeling of staying up late to finish a big project.
pirate
- : robber. a person who attacks and steals from ships at sea.
- My cat is a little pirate because he always tries to steal pieces of chicken from my plate.
desperately
- : badly. in a way that shows a very great need or desire for something.
- I desperately need a long nap after this busy week of working and studying.
evident
- : clear. easy to see or understand.
- It is evident that you are getting much better at English every single day.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.23 | 31 – 40
philosopher
- : thinker. a person who studies and thinks about the meaning of life.
- A famous philosopher said that being thankful for what you have is the path to happiness.
index
- : list. an alphabetical list of names or subjects at the end of a book.
- I used the index at the back of the book to find which page mentions dinosaurs.
sibling
- : relative. a person who is your brother or sister.
- My sibling always borrows my favorite shirts, but I still love having them around.
lower
- : drop. to move something to a lower position or make the level of something less.
- Could you please lower the volume of the TV? I am trying to focus on my homework.
prevalence
- : commonness. the fact that something is very common or happens often.
- The prevalence of coffee shops in this city makes it very easy to find a place to rest.
angel
- : spirit. a very kind person or a beautiful being from heaven.
- You were such an angel to help me carry all these heavy grocery bags up the stairs!
worse
- : more bad. of poorer quality or lower standard than before.
- I thought the movie was bad, but the sequel was even worse than the first one.
thereafter
- : afterward. starting from that time or after a specific event.
- She finished her degree in June and moved to London shortly thereafter to start her career.
inquiry
- : question. a request for information or an official search for facts.
- The helpful clerk answered every inquiry I had about the new computer with a big smile.
blow
- hit. a hard stroke with the hand or a solid object.
- The hero blocked a powerful blow with his shield just in time to save the day.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.23 | 41 – 50
blow
- shock. a sudden event that causes trouble, sadness, or disappointment.
- Failing the test was a hard blow to his confidence, but he decided to study much harder next time.
disclosure
- : reveal. the act of making secret or new information known to others.
- The disclosure that the famous actor was actually a very shy person surprised many fans.
humor
- : funny. the quality of being amusing or the ability to make people laugh.
- A good sense of humor is like a warm coat that protects you from the cold parts of life.
classification
- : grouping. the act of putting things into different sets based on their type.
- The classification of books by color makes the library look beautiful, even if it is hard to find things!
coordinator
- : organizer. a person who manages people or parts of a project so they work well together.
- Our travel coordinator planned the perfect trip so we could just relax and enjoy the sun.
linger
- : stay. to stay in a place longer than necessary.
- The smell of fresh cookies will linger in the kitchen and make everyone feel happy.
defend
- : protect. to keep someone or something safe from an attack or harm.
- You should always defend your dreams, even when others do not understand them.
bear
- : stand. to accept or deal with something difficult or unpleasant.
- I cannot bear the sound of a loud alarm clock early on a Saturday morning.
former
- : past. happening or existing in the past but not now.
- My former teacher was so kind that I still remember her lessons many years later.
elite
- : best. a group of people who are the most powerful, rich, or talented.
- You do not have to be an elite athlete to enjoy a healthy walk in the park.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.23 | 51 – 54
array
- : range. a large group or collection of many different things.
- The local library has an amazing array of books that can take you on a new adventure.
dramatic
- sudden. very sudden, exciting, and easy to notice.
- There was a dramatic change in the weather when the gray clouds suddenly disappeared.
dramatic
- emotional. showing very strong feelings in a way that is like acting.
- My cat is very dramatic and acts like he is starving if his bowl is only half full.
universe
- : space. everything that exists, including all stars and planets.
- The universe is so vast and beautiful that it reminds us how much there is to explore.