Why does the Oxford 3000™ list contain only two Z-words?

English has very few high-frequency words starting with Z, so the official Oxford 3000™ includes only two core Z-words: zero and zone.

Why does LVF include extra Z-words beyond the official Oxford list?

Many Z-words are widely used in modern English (media, technology, pop culture, and daily communication). LVF adds popular and interesting Z-words to help learners build practical vocabulary beyond the two official Oxford 3000™ items.

Are these bonus Z-words useful for English exams like IELTS, TOEFL, or SAT?

Yes. Bonus Z-words can appear in reading passages and academic contexts. Knowing both the official Z-words and common real-world Z vocabulary improves comprehension and coverage across exam and everyday English.

If there are so few Z-words, is it still worth studying them separately?

Yes. The small official Z set makes revision fast and efficient, and mastering zero and zone ensures complete Oxford 3000™ A–Z coverage. The bonus Z-words add extra depth for real-life English.

How does LVF keep the Z-words section updated?

LVF periodically reviews the Z page to refine meanings, improve clarity for learners, and adjust the bonus list when new Z-terms become widely used in modern English.

What is the best way to study Z-words on LearnVocabularyFree.com?

Start with the two official Oxford 3000™ Z-words (zero, zone), then explore the bonus Z section for real-life vocabulary. Use the interactive quiz modes to build fast recall and complete your A–Z learning journey.

LVF • Oxford 3000™ Quiz Series

Oxford 3000 Words Quiz Z – Learn the Final Set of Essential Vocabulary

Welcome to the last step of the A–Z journey. The official Oxford 3000™ contains only two Z-words — zero and zone — because high-frequency Z vocabulary is rare. This quiz helps you master those two essentials, and also practices a carefully chosen set of common, popular, and interesting Z-words you’ll meet in real English (media, tech, and everyday life). Perfect for fast revision and for learners preparing for PSAT, SAT, ACT, plus IELTS and TOEFL.

Test your foundational English vocabulary with the Oxford 3000 Words Quiz Z on LearnVocabularyFree.com.

Get ready to test your Oxford 3000 Z-words

You’ll see one word at a time with four possible meanings. Choose the best answer, check your score, and then review the full Z-word list on LearnVocabularyFree.com.

10 questions per round, picked from Oxford 3000 Z-words
Instant feedback for each answer
Score summary plus a link to review all Z-words

Word

ability (noun)

Choose the best meaning, then move to the next question.

✅ QUIZ COMPLETED

You scored 0 out of 10

Good start. Review the Z-word list and try the quiz again for a higher score.

Review Z Words

Finished the Oxford 3000 Words Quiz Z? 🎉 You Completed the Full A–Z Series.

Well done — you’ve reached the finish line of LearnVocabularyFree.com’s Oxford 3000 A–Z quiz journey. Even though the official Z list is tiny (zero and zone), these words show up constantly in data, science, geography, and academic reading. And the bonus Z words you practiced (like zen, zodiac, zombie, zeal, and zealous) help you understand modern, real-world English beyond the core list.

Lock in the core: review zero and zone until they feel automatic.
Keep the bonus set practical: pick 3–5 bonus Z words and write one sentence for each.
Restart smarter: retake earlier letters you scored low on to strengthen weak spots fast.
Level up with LVF: try SAT High-Frequency Words, themed vocab sets, and more quizzes next.

Thanks for learning with LearnVocabularyFree.com. For the original Oxford 3000™ / Oxford 5000™ reference lists, visit the official Oxford wordlists .

Finished the Oxford 3000 Words Quiz Z? 🎉 You Completed the Full A–Z Series.

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