Oxford 3000 English Vocabulary (A-F)

Oxford 3000 vocabulary list (Groups A through F) defining key terms, parts of speech, and usage contexts based on the provided transcript.

abandon (v) /əˈbændən/

To give up or leave behind, such as leaving a child.

ability (n) /əˈbɪləti/

The capacity or power to do something, like having the skill to play the recorder.

able (adj) /ˈeɪbl/

Having the power, skill, or means to do something, such as being able to swim.

abroad (adv) /əˈbrɔːd/

In or to a foreign country; often used in the context of traveling.

absolute (adj) /ˈæbsəluːt/

Total or complete, such as having absolute loyalty.

academic (adj) /ˌækəˈdemɪk/

Relating to education and scholarship, for example, an academic year.

acceptable (adj) /əkˈseptəbl/

Able to be agreed on or suitable, such as an acceptable price.

accommodation (n) /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃn/

A place to live or stay; often associated with expenses for meals and travel.

accompany (v) /əˈkʌmpəni/

To go somewhere with someone as a companion, like a wife accompanying her husband on a trip.

accurate (adj) /ˈækjərət/

Correct in all details; for example, a watch that is very accurate.

accuse (v) /əˈkjuːz/

To charge someone with an offense or crime.

achieve (v) /əˈtʃiːv/

Succeed in reaching a desired objective or result.

acknowledge (v) /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

To accept or admit the existence or truth of something, such as recognizing someone's capability.

acquire (v) /əˈkwaɪər/

To buy or obtain an object or asset, such as acquiring information.

active (adj) /ˈæktɪv/

Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits, like maintaining an active lifestyle.

actor (n) /ˈæktər/

A person whose profession is acting in movies, plays, or broadcasting.

adapt (v) /əˈdæpt/

To become adjusted to new conditions in order to survive.

additional (adj) /əˈdɪʃənl/

Added, extra, or supplementary information or items.

administration (n) /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/

The process or activity of running a business or organization, such as Business Administration.

advance (n) /ədˈvɑːns/

A development or improvement, particularly in science.

advantage (n) /ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/

A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position, like having a degree.

advertise (v) /ˈædvərtaɪz/

To describe or draw attention to a product or service to attract customers.

affair (n) /əˈfeər/

An event or a sequence of events, or a sexual relationship between two people, one or both of whom are married to someone else.

afford (v) /əˈfɔːrd/

Have enough money to pay for something, like a lawyer.

aged (adj) /eʒd/

Having lived for a specified amount of time; for example, having two sons aged $6$ and $2$.

agency (n) /ˈeɪdʒənsi/

An organization established to provide a particular service, like a press agency.

aggressive (adj) /əˈɡresɪv/

Ready or likely to attack or confront, such as a dog being aggressive towards strangers.

agreement (n) /əˈɡriːmənt/

A negotiated and typically legally binding arrangement, such as an international peace agreement.

airline (n) /ˈeəlaɪn/

A company that provides regular services carrying passengers or goods by aircraft.

alarm (n) /əˈlɑːm/

A device used for waking someone or signaling a warning.

alter (v) /ˈɔːltər/

To change or cause to change in character or composition.

although (conj) /ɔːlˈðəʊ/

Used for introducing a statement that makes the main statement in a sentence seem surprising; even though.

ambition (n) /æmˈbɪʃn/

A strong desire to do or to achieve something.

analysis (n) /əˈnæləsɪs/

A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, such as data.

angle (n) /ˈæŋɡl/

The space between two intersecting lines; for example, a square has four right angles.

anniversary (n) /ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/

The date on which an event occurred in a previous year, such as a wedding anniversary.

annual (adj) /ˈænjuəl/

Occurring once every year, such as having $12$ days of annual leave.

anxious (adj) /ˈæŋkʃəs/

Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness.

apart (adv) /əˈpɑːrt/

Separated by a distance, or into pieces; used for suggesting time spent away from another person.

apparent (adj) /əˈpærənt/

Clearly visible or understood; obvious.

appeal (v) /əˈpiːl/

To apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.

application (n) /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/

A formal request to an authority for something, such as a job application.

appropriate (adj) /əˈprəʊpriət/

Suitable or proper in the circumstances; for example, a book appropriate for children.

approximately (adv) /əˈprɒksɪmətli/

Used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate; about $5$ to $10$ dollars.

architecture (n) /ˈɑːrkɪtektʃər/

The art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.

arise (v) /əˈraɪz/

(Of a problem, opportunity, or situation) emerge or become apparent; to happen.

armed (adj) /ɑːrmd/

Equipped with or carrying a firearm or other weapon.

army (n) /ˈɑːrmi/

An organized military force equipped for fighting on land.

arrival (n) /əˈraɪvl/

The action or process of reaching a place.

article (n) /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

A piece of writing included with others in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication.

aspect (n) /ˈæspekt/

A particular part or feature of something, such as a problem.

assess (v) /əˈses/

Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something.

assignment (n) /əˈsaɪnmənt/

A task or piece of work assigned to someone as part of a job or course of study.

associate (v) /əˈsəʊʃieɪt/

To connect someone or something with something else in one's mind.

atmosphere (n) /ˈætməsfɪər/

The pervading tone or mood of a place or situation, or the envelope of gases surrounding the earth.

attach (v) /əˈtætʃ/

To join or fasten something to something else.

audience (n) /ˈɔːdiəns/

The assembled spectators or listeners at a public event.

authority (n) /əˈθɒrəti/

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

available (adj) /əˈveɪləbl/

Able to be used or obtained; at someone's disposal.

award (n) /əˈwɔːrd/

A prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement.

bacteria (n) /bækˈtɪəriə/

Unicellular microorganisms that can cause disease or be found in raw meat.

balance (n) /ˈbæləns/

An even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady, such as a work-life balance.

barrier (n) /ˈbæriər/

A fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.

basic (adj) /ˈeɪsɪk/

Forming an essential foundation or starting point; fundamental.

basketball (n) /ˈbɑːskɪtbɔːl/

A game played between two teams of five players in which goals are scored by throwing a ball through a netted hoop.

battery (n) /ˈætəri/

A container consisting of one or more cells, in which chemical energy is converted into electricity and used as a source of power.

beat (n) /biːt/

A main accent or rhythmic unit in music or heart rate; for example, $70$ beats per minute.

belief (n) /bɪˈliːf/

An acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists.

benefit (n) /ˈbenɪfɪt/

An advantage or profit gained from something, like the health benefits of exercise.

beyond (prep) /bɪˈjɒnd/

At or to the further side of; exceeding expectations.

biology (n) /baɪˈɒlədʒi/

The study of living organisms.

birth (n) /bɜːθ/

The emergence of a young from the body of its mother; for instance, a baby weighing $3$ kilograms at birth.

bit (n) /bɪt/

A small piece or amount of something.

blame (v) /bleɪm/

Assign responsibility for a fault or wrong.

blood (n) /blʌd/

The red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals.

bond (n) /bɒnd/

A relationship between people or groups based on shared feelings, interests, or experiences.

border (n) /ˈbɔːrdər/

A line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries.

boss (n) /bɒs/

A person who is in charge of a worker or organization.

bottle (n) /ˈbɒtl/

A container, typically made of glass or plastic, with a narrow neck, used for storing liquids.

budget (n) /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.

bullet (n) /ˈbʊlɪt/

A metal projectile for firing from a gun.

business (n) /ˈbɪznəs/

A person's regular occupation, profession, or trade; the practice of making one's living by engaging in commerce.

cable (n) /ˈkeɪbl/

A thick rope of wire or non-metallic fiber, typically used for construction or for carrying electricity.

calculate (v) /ˈkælkjuleɪt/

Determine the amount or number of something mathematically.

campaign (n) /kæmˈpeɪn/

An organized course of action to achieve a goal, such as an advertising campaign.

cancel (v) /ˈænsl/

Decide or announce that a planned event will not take place.

candidate (n) /ˈkændɪdət/

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.

capacity (n) /kəˈpæsəti/

The maximum amount that something can contain.

capital (n) /ˈæpɪtl/

The most important city or town of a country or region, usually its seat of government.

career (n) /kəˈrɪər/

An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.

cartoon (n) /kɑːˈtuːn/

A motion picture using animation techniques to photograph a sequence of drawings rather than real people.

cash (n) /æʃ/

Money in coins or notes, as distinct from checks or credit.

category (n) /ˈætəɡəri/

A class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristics.

celebrity (n) /səˈlebrəti/

A famous person.

cell (n) /sel/

The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism.

cent (n) /sent/

A monetary unit in various countries, equal to one hundredth of a dollar, euro, or other decimal currency unit.

century (n) /ˈsentʃəri/

A period of $100$ years.

ceremony (n) /ˈserəməni/

A formal religious or public occasion, typically one celebrating a particular event or anniversary.

chairman (n) /ˈtʃeəmən/

A person chosen to preside over a meeting or a committee.

challenge (v) /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/

Invite someone to engage in a contest or fight.