The Oxford 5000™ (American English) Word List

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers concepts and specific definitions provided in the Oxford 5000 expanded core word list transcript, specifically highlighting terms with parenthetical clarifications and CEFR level categorizations (B2-C1).

The Oxford 5000

An expanded core word list for advanced learners of English that includes the Oxford 3000 and an additional 2000 words for learners at B2-C1 level.

Oxford 3000

A word list included within the Oxford 5000.

counter (n. B2)

long flat surface

counter (v. C1)

argue against

grave (n. C1)

for dead person

grave (adj. C1)

serious

strip (n. C1)

long narrow piece

strip (v. C1)

remove clothes/a layer

B2-C1 level

The language proficiency levels for which the additional 2000 words in the Oxford 5000 are intended.

acid

Categorized as a noun at the B2 level and an adjective at the C1 level.

alien

Categorized as a noun at the B2 level and an adjective at the C1 level.

attribute

Categorized as both a verb and a noun at the C1 level.

bat

Categorized as a noun at the B2 level and a verb at the C1 level.

dynamic

Categorized as an adjective at the B2 level and a noun at the C1 level.

extract

Categorized as a noun at the B2 level and a verb at the C1 level.

trillion

Categorized as a number at the B2 level.

AIDS

Categorized as a noun at the B2 level.

ID

Categorized as a noun at the B2 level.

full-time

Categorized as an adj./adv. at the B2 level.

part-time

Categorized as an adj./adv. at the B2 level.

bass1

Categorized as a noun at the C1 level.

bow1

Categorized as a verb and noun at the C1 level.

content2

Categorized as an adjective at the C1 level.

minute2

Categorized as an adjective at the C1 level.

pension1

Categorized as a noun at the C1 level.