Oxford 5000: 50 Words | Intermediate | EP.26
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.26. 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.26
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.26 | 1 – 10
accurate
- : correct. exactly right without any mistakes.
- My weather app is never accurate, so I always carry an umbrella just in case.
necessity
- : need. something that you must have or do.
- A good cup of coffee is a daily necessity for me to wake up.
ritual
- : routine. a set of actions that you always do in the same way.
- My morning ritual is simple: I drink water, stretch, and then start my day.
greenhouse
- : glasshouse. a building with glass sides and roof for growing plants.
- We grow fresh tomatoes in our greenhouse even when it is very cold outside.
temporarily
- : briefly. for a short time only, not forever.
- The library is temporarily closed for repairs, but it will open again next week.
perception
- : view. the way you think about or understand something.
- Changing your perception of a problem can often make it much easier to solve.
arise
- : happen. to start to exist or occur unexpectedly.
- If any questions arise during the meeting, please feel free to ask me.
enact
- : pass. to make a proposal into a law.
- The city wants to enact a new law to keep our local parks clean and safe.
deny
- : refuse. to say that something is not true or to say no to a request.
- Never deny your true feelings because your heart always knows the truth.
equip
- : prepare. to provide someone with the things they need for a task.
- Kindness and patience will equip you to handle any difficult situation in life.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.26 | 11 – 20
phase
- : stage. a particular period of time in a process of change.
- Don’t worry if things are hard right now; it is just a phase before success.
absence
- : lack. The state of being away or not present.
- Sometimes, the absence of noise is the best way to hear your own heart.
practitioner
- : professional. A person who works in a specific job like medicine or law.
- If you want to be a master, you must be a daily practitioner of your craft.
syndrome
- : condition. A group of physical or mental signs that happen together.
- I think I have “empty fridge syndrome” because I keep opening it hoping for new snacks.
dose
- : amount. A measured amount of medicine or a bit of an experience.
- A daily dose of laughter and vitamin C is the best way to stay healthy.
picture
- : imagine. To create an image of something in your mind.
- Just picture yourself succeeding, and you will find the strength to keep going.
material
- : physical. things you can touch, like money or clothes.
- Focus on your heart because material things cannot buy real happiness.
material
- : important. something that is relevant or makes a real difference.
- The color of your pen is not a material fact when you are writing a great story.
acceptable
- : okay. good enough or allowed in a situation.
- It is perfectly acceptable to make mistakes as long as you try your best.
bless
- : gift. to wish for something good or to give something special.
- May you bless everyone you meet today with your kind words and a smile.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.26 | 21 – 30
trace
- : sign. a tiny mark or piece that shows something was there.
- The detective found a trace of cat hair on the sofa, so he knew the cat was hiding.
plug
- : connect. to put a cord into a hole to get electricity.
- You should plug in your phone now so the battery doesn’t die.
plug
- : device. the part at the end of a wire that goes into the wall.
- This plug is for a different country, so I need an adapter to use it here.
bound
- : sure. certain to happen or do something.
- If you keep trying every day, you are bound to reach your goals eventually.
bound
- : tied. kept within limits or fastened with something.
- I was bound by my promise to help my friend move to a new house.
utilize
- : use. to use something in an effective way for a purpose.
- Smart people utilize their mistakes as lessons to build a better future.
regulate
- : control. to control a process or system by using rules.
- I really need to regulate how many hours I spend watching cat videos online.
availability
- : being free. the state of being ready or able to be used or seen.
- Please check the availability of the doctor before you visit the hospital.
involvement
- : connection. the act of taking part in something or being included.
- Your active involvement in your hobbies will bring you great joy every day.
exaggerate
- : overstate. to make something seem bigger or more important than it is.
- I don’t want to exaggerate, but this is the best sandwich in the history of the world!
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.26 | 31 – 40
longtime
- : lasting. continuing for a very long period of time.
- It is a beautiful thing to share a meal with a longtime friend from childhood.
representation
- : symbol. a picture or sign that stands for something else.
- A heart is a simple representation of the love we feel for our family.
verdict
- : decision. an official judgment or choice about something.
- After thinking for a long time, my verdict is that chocolate is better than vanilla.
leak
- : drip. to let liquid or gas out through a small hole.
- My water bottle began to leak in my bag, and now my homework is all wet.
leak
- : secret. the act of giving secret information to the public.
- The leak about the new movie made all the fans very excited.
trio
- : three. a group of three people or things that belong together.
- The trio of friends went to the park to play soccer every Saturday.
imminent
- : soon. happening very soon or about to happen.
- The smell of fresh cookies means that dessert is imminent.
kidnap
- : take. to take someone or something away by force.
- I promise I didn’t kidnap your favorite pen; it was just sitting on the floor!
detection
- : finding. the act of noticing or discovering something.
- The detection of a small mistake early can save you a lot of time later.
wit
- : humor. the ability to say things that are clever and funny.
- A little bit of wit can turn a boring day into a fun adventure.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.26 | 41 – 50
drought
- : dryness. a long period of time with very little or no rain.
- Even in a long drought, a strong tree keeps its roots deep in the earth.
selection
- : choice. a person or thing that has been chosen from a group.
- The store has a great selection of ice cream, so it is hard to pick just one!
conspiracy
- : secret plan. a secret plan by a group to do something bad or illegal.
- My cats are having a conspiracy to steal the tuna from the kitchen counter.
empirical
- : factual. based on what is seen or experienced instead of just ideas.
- Proof that you are a kind person is empirical because of all your good actions.
punch
- : hit. to hit someone or something with your fist.
- I tried to punch the air to look cool, but I accidentally hit my own nose.
punch
- : power. the quality of being forceful or very effective.
- Your story is very good, but the ending needs a little more punch to be exciting.
sentence
- : punish. to officially give a punishment to someone in a court of law.
- The judge will sentence the man to fifty hours of cleaning the city park.
heaven
- : paradise. a place of perfect happiness or the home of God.
- Helping a friend in need is the best way to find a little piece of heaven on earth.
forum
- : meeting. a place or meeting where people can exchange ideas and talk.
- Our classroom is a safe forum for everyone to share their big dreams and ideas.
arena
- : stadium. A place for sports or public performances.
- The world is your arena, so go out there and do your best every day!
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.26 | 51 – 55
reveal
- : show. To let people see something that was hidden or secret.
- I will reveal a secret: I actually like rainy days more than sunny ones.
deserve
- : earn. To be worthy of receiving something because of your actions.
- After working so hard all week, you deserve a long and peaceful rest.
crucial
- : important. Something that is very necessary or vital.
- A good map is crucial when you are exploring a new and big city.
gear
- : equipment. The tools or clothes you need for a specific activity.
- We bought some new camping gear for our fun weekend in the forest.
gear
- : part. A set of wheels with teeth in a machine or a car.
- The bicycle has a special gear to help you ride very fast on flat roads.