Oxford 5000 Words | Intermediate 1
Oxford 5000 Vocabulary
Oxford 5000 Vocabulary | 1 – 5
tend
to regularly behave in a particular way
She tend to wake up early every morning.
People often tend to eat more when they are stressed.
beat
a steady rhythm or sound
The drummer kept a strong beat during the song.
I could feel my heart beat getting faster as I ran.
shy
nervous or uncomfortable with people
The little boy felt shy on his first day at school.
She is too shy to speak in front of a big group.
musical
a play or movie that uses songs and music
We watched a musical about a famous singer.
My sister wants to act in a Broadway musical.
empty
to remove all the contents
Please empty the trash can before it gets full.
He empty his backpack on the desk to find his notebook.
Oxford 5000 Vocabulary | 6 – 10
preserve
to protect something so it stays the same
We must preserve the forest for future generations.
She wants to preserve old family photos.
mystery
something difficult to explain or understand
The story is full of mystery and secrets.
It remains a mystery who stole the painting.
relieved
feeling relaxed after stress or worry
She felt relieved when the test was finally over.
He was relieved to hear that his friend was safe.
dramatically
in a sudden or very noticeable way
The weather changed dramatically overnight.
Her acting improved dramatically after practice.
shoot
to fire a gun or take a picture/film
The director will shoot the movie in New York.
He learned how to shoot arrows with a bow.
Oxford 5000 Vocabulary | 11 – 15
conservative
preferring traditional styles or cautious behavior
He wore a conservative suit to the interview.
She made a conservative guess about the cost.
pitch
the level of a sound or a presentation to sell an idea
The singer reached a very high pitch.
She gave a strong sales pitch to the investors.
acknowledge
to accept or admit something is true
He refused to acknowledge his mistake.
She smiled to acknowledge my greeting.
mess
a dirty or untidy state
The kids left a mess in the living room.
My desk is such a mess right now.
drag
to pull something with effort
She had to drag the heavy box across the floor.
He didn’t want to go, so his friends had to drag him along.
Oxford 5000 Vocabulary | 16 – 20
assistance
help or support
The teacher offered assistance with the homework.
We need your assistance to complete this project.
submit
to hand in something for review
Please submit your application by Friday.
Students must submit their essays online.
entertainment
activities that provide fun or enjoyment
The concert was great entertainment for the whole family.
TV is a common form of entertainment.
permanent
lasting or continuing forever
She got a permanent job after graduation.
The tattoo is permanent, so think carefully.
summary
a short statement of the main points
He wrote a brief summary of the article.
The teacher asked for a summary of the story.