4000 CAE Vocabulary List
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4000 CAE Vocabulary List
1 Overview:
Preparing vocabulary for the CAE (C1, Cambridge Advanced) test is a smart move! Since vocabulary plays a huge role in all parts of the exam (Reading, Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking), here’s a focused vocabulary to help you build and remember the right words effectively.
In addition to the vocabulary, we also provide online tools and exercises to support your studies, along with helpful tips and printable materials.
We organize these 4000 words into 14 groups. Group one is open to all visitors. The rest of the groups are only fully accessible to VIP users.
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abandon
abdomen
abduct
abduction
abide
abject
abnormal
abolition
abracadabra
abrasive
absent
absenteeism
absolute
absolution
absolve
absorb
abstinence
abstract
absurd
abundance
abundantly
abuse
abusive
abyss
academic
accelerate
acceleration
access
accessible
accessory
accident
accidental
accidentally
accommodate
accommodating
accomplice
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advisory
a. having the power to advice; containing advice
Don't worry; his opinion is merely advisory.
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aesthetic
a. elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste
Kenneth Cole, the American designer, known for his modern, urban aesthetic, is hawking $35 T-shirts.
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affected
a. speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked
The other boys laughed so unmercifully at what they termed my affected accent.
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affectionate
a. having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; kindly inclined; zealous
He enfolded the child in an affectionate embrace.
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affiliation
n. partnership; alliance; association in the same family or society
This affiliation is a way for us to provide our clients with the full spectrum of services and expertise they need.
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affliction
n. cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
Even in the midst of her affliction, Elizabeth tried to keep up the spirits of those around her.
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| abstinence |
 | restraint from eating or drinking; refraining from indulging appetite or desire |
| out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty |
| causing or fitted to cause dismay or horror; frightful |
| attraction; charm; attract; fascinate; challenge |
| accomplish |
| in an uncomfortable, nervous, or embarrassed way |
| succeed in doing; bring to pass; achieve; reach the end of; complete |
| attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive |
| seek to attain; long for; strive toward an end |
| accordion |
| payment by a husband to his divorced wife, or vice versa |
| made sure; exhibiting confidence or authority; indubitable |
| half-open; slightly turned or opened |
| a box-shaped musical instrument consisting of a folded central part with a keyboard |
| accustomed |
| external clothing; vesture; garments; dress; a small ornamental piece |
| restraint from eating or drinking; refraining from indulging appetite or desire |
| habitual to; used to; frequently practiced, used, or experienced; customary |
| having the character of an anecdote; of a short story of any interesting or humorous incidents |
| adorable |
| deserving to be adored; worthy of divine honors |
| impending; of the relatively near future; coming closer to another |
| related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to the scholarly organization; based on formal education |
| independence; self-government or the right of self-government; self-determination |
| alimony |
| be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of |
| payment by a husband to his divorced wife, or vice versa |
| causing or fitted to cause dismay or horror; frightful |
| examination of dead body; post-mortem |
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[Esc] v. endure; put up with; bear; tolerate
[Esc] v. make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
[Esc] v. accept; take on; raise; take into one's family
[Esc] n. the opponent in a contest; someone who offers opposition
[Esc] v. attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive
[Esc] n. agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme suffering
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