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 4000 CPE Vocabulary List
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Preparing vocabulary for the CPE (C2, Cambridge Proficiency) 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.

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Words of Group 1: (Part of words, select list to view all.)
abacus
abase
abash
abate
abbreviate
abbreviation
abdicate
aberrant
abet
abeyance
abhor
abjure
ablaze
ablution
abnegate
abnegation
abode
abolish
abolitionist
abominable
aboriginal
abortive
abound
abrade
abrasion
abridge
abrogate
abrupt
abscond
absorb
abstain
abstemious
abstruse
absurdity
abundant
abut
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aperitif   Pronounce
n. alcoholic beverage taken before a meal as an appetizer
We had it as an aperitif with cheeses but would also go well with seafood.
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apex   Pronounce
n. highest point; vertex; summit; climax
He was at the apex of his career: he had climbed to the top of the heap.
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aphorism   Pronounce
n. definition or concise statement of principle; tersely phrased statement of truth or opinion
An aphorism differs from an adage in that it is more philosophical or scientific.
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aplomb   Pronounce
n. poise; self-confident assurance
Gwen's aplomb in handling potentially embarrassing moments was legendary around the office.
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apogee   Pronounce
n. the highest point; point in an orbit most distant from the body being orbited
When the moon in its orbit is furthest away from the earth, it is at its apogee.
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apologetic   Pronounce
a. offering or expressing an apology or excuse; serving as or containing a formal justification or defense
As they went by, one of their leaders shouted out to me in apologetic explanation.
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abet  Speak
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aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage
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pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions
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a box-shaped musical instrument consisting of a folded central part with a keyboard
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person with power to decide a dispute; judge
abjure  Speak
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renounce upon oath; abandon forever
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not identical on both sides of a dividing central line
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serving to reduce sensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
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leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere
abound  Speak
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in or into a high place; high or higher up
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be full of; be plentiful
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serving to reduce sensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
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a person who seeks to overturn established government; advocate of abolishing authority
addict  Speak
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leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere
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make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity
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pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions
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cause someone to become dependent; indulge in; be devoted to
adjudicate  Speak
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confederate; partner; collaborator
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hear and settle a case by judicial procedure
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suspended action; temporary cessation or suspension
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detailed analysis;  the scientific study of the body and how its parts are arranged
affirm  Speak
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repudiation; self-sacrifice; renouncing your own interests in favor of interests of others
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state something as true; assert; confirm
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cause someone to become dependent; indulge in; be devoted to
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renounce upon oath; abandon forever
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v. leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself, often to avoid arrest or prosecution


Spelling Word: abscond
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v. approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with demand or request


Spelling Word: accost
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v. blame; say that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind


Spelling Word: accuse
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v. change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable


Spelling Word: adjust
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n. coming or arrival, especially of something extremely important


Spelling Word: advent
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v. change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors


Spelling Word: amend
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