Oxford 5000: 50 Words | Intermediate | EP.28
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.28. 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.28
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.28 | 1 – 10
exile
- : banishment. being forced to live away from your own country.
- The king spent ten years in exile before he was allowed to return to his home.
retrieve
- : get. to find and bring something back.
- My dog is very fast to retrieve the ball, but he never wants to let go of it!
unite
- : join. to bring people together to work for a common goal.
- When we unite our efforts, we can change the world for the better.
oblige
- : force. to make someone do something because it is a rule or a duty.
- Good manners oblige us to say “thank you” when someone does something kind for us.
tenant
- : renter. a person who pays money to live in a room or a house.
- The new tenant in the apartment next door is very quiet and friendly.
novelist
- : writer. a person who writes long stories in books.
- Every famous novelist started their career by writing just one simple sentence at a time.
stability
- : balance. the state of being steady and not changing easily.
- Finding a job you love can give you the stability you need to feel happy every day.
compulsory
- : required. something that you must do because of a rule or law.
- Wearing a seatbelt is compulsory because it keeps everyone safe while driving.
cope
- : manage. to deal successfully with a difficult situation.
- Taking deep breaths is a great way to cope with stress when you feel a bit worried.
amateur
- : beginner. someone who does something for fun, not as a professional job.
- Every great master was once an amateur who simply refused to give up.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.28 | 11 – 20
preside
- : lead. to be in charge of a formal meeting or event.
- The teacher will preside over the classroom meeting to make sure everyone is fair.
seize
- : grab. to take hold of something suddenly and with force.
- You should seize every opportunity to learn something new and grow today.
recovery
- : healing. the process of becoming healthy again after being sick or hurt.
- Please take a lot of rest, because a fast recovery is the most important thing right now.
recovery
- : return. the act of getting back something that was lost or stolen.
- The recovery of my lost keys under the sofa made me feel very lucky and happy.
toll
- : fee. money you have to pay to use a particular road or bridge.
- We need to stop at the next gate to pay the highway toll before we reach the city.
unconscious
- : asleep. not being awake or not knowing what is happening.
- He was so exhausted from work that he was unconscious the moment his head hit the pillow.
actual
- : real. something that is true and exists in real life.
- Don’t just dream about your goals; take actual steps to reach them every day.
timber
- : wood. wood that is used for building houses or making things.
- The carpenter carefully chose the best timber to build a strong and beautiful table.
enthusiast
- : fan. a person who is very interested in a hobby or activity.
- My sister is a travel enthusiast, so she always has her suitcase ready for a new adventure!
disk
- : circle. a flat, thin, and round object.
- The golden sun looked like a giant disk sinking into the ocean at sunset.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.28 | 21 – 30
disk
- : storage. a part of a computer used for keeping information.
- I need to clear some space on my computer’s hard disk because I have too many photos.
assure
- : guarantee. to tell someone that something is definitely true so they do not worry.
- I assure you that your hard work today will lead to a better version of yourself tomorrow.
inspect
- : check. to look at something very carefully to find any problems.
- Before you buy a used phone, you should inspect the screen for any small scratches.
empower
- : enable. to give someone the power or confidence to do something.
- Reading books can empower you to achieve your biggest dreams and change your life.
consult
- : ask. to go to someone for information or advice.
- If you are lost in a new city, don’t be afraid to consult a map or ask a friendly local.
desert
- : sand. a large, dry area of land with very little water.
- It is very hot and dry in the desert, so remember to bring lots of water.
desert
- : leave. to leave someone or something without coming back.
- A true friend will never desert you when you are going through a difficult time.
unveil
- : show. to show or tell something to the public for the first time.
- The company is ready to unveil its new invention at the big show tomorrow.
scare
- : frighten. to make someone feel afraid.
- My cat tried to scare me by jumping out from under the bed, but it was just cute!
scare
- : fear. a sudden feeling of being afraid.
- That loud thunder gave me a big scare while I was sleeping last night.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.28 | 31 – 40
arbitrary
- : random. based on chance or personal whim rather than a clear reason.
- Choosing a favorite snack can feel arbitrary when everything in the store looks delicious.
rational
- : logical. based on clear thought and reason rather than emotions.
- It is important to stay rational and calm when you have a big problem to solve.
auto
- : car. a vehicle with four wheels and an engine.
- My neighbor loves fixing his old auto in the garage every Saturday morning.
demon
- : monster. an evil spirit or a very bad person.
- You are much stronger than the demon of doubt that tells you to give up.
seldom
- : rarely. something that does not happen very often.
- Success seldom comes to those who wait; it comes to those who work hard every day.
reasoning
- : thinking. the process of thinking about something in a logical way.
- I don’t understand your reasoning for putting ketchup on your chocolate cake!
potential
- : possible. something that can develop or become real in the future.
- Every small mistake is a potential lesson that helps you grow wiser.
potential
- : ability. a natural power or skill that can be developed.
- Your teacher believes you have the potential to become a great leader one day.
fake
- : false. not real; made to look like something else to trick people.
- He wore a fake beard for the party, but it kept falling off whenever he laughed.
ancestor
- : relative. a person in your family who lived a long time ago.
- We should be thankful to every ancestor who worked hard to give us a better life.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.28 | 41 – 50
consideration
- : thought. careful thought about something before making a choice.
- After much consideration, I decided to buy the blue car instead of the red one.
consideration
- : kindness. being thoughtful and caring about the feelings of others.
- Holding the door open for someone carrying heavy bags shows great consideration.
classic
- : traditional. something that is high quality and stays in style for a long time.
- A white shirt and blue jeans are a classic look that always looks great.
classic
- : masterpiece. a very famous book, movie, or song that is considered very good.
- “Romeo and Juliet” is a classic that students all over the world still read today.
just
- : fair. being right and treating everyone equally.
- A just leader listens to everyone’s story before making a final decision.
incorrect
- : wrong. not right or not true.
- My answer on the test was incorrect because I thought cows could fly.
gambling
- : betting. playing a game for money that you might lose.
- Life is full of risks, but gambling with your savings is never a wise idea.
urgent
- : quick. needing attention right away.
- “Please come to the office immediately; we have an urgent problem to solve!”
ironically
- : strangely. in a way that is the opposite of what you expect.
- ironically, the man who wrote the book on how to be on time was late for his own party.
professional
- : expert. a person who is very good at their job.
- Even if you are a professional, you should never stop learning new things.
Oxford 5000 Intermediate Ep.28 | 51 – 58
innovative
- : new. using new and creative ideas to solve problems.
- The company’s innovative new phone can fold in half and fit in a tiny pocket.
component
- : part. one of the pieces that makes up a machine or system.
- The engine is the most expensive component to fix in a modern car.
tank
- : container. a large container for holding liquid or gas.
- We need to fill the water tank so we can have a long shower after the hike.
tank
- : vehicle. a heavy military vehicle with tracks and big guns.
- The museum has a very old tank that was used in a war many years ago.
fabric
- : cloth. material used for making clothes or curtains.
- This soft fabric is perfect for making a warm blanket for a cold winter night.
mandatory
- : required. something that must be done because of a rule.
- It is mandatory to wear a seatbelt to keep yourself safe while driving.
lengthy
- : long. continuing for a long time, often more than you want.
- The professor gave such a lengthy lecture that I finished all my snacks before it ended.
tobacco
- : plant. a plant with leaves that are dried and smoked.
- Many people decide to stop using tobacco because they want to live a longer life.