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 4000 FCE Vocabulary List
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Preparing vocabulary for the FCE (B2 First) 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.

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Words of Group 1: (Part of words, select list to view all.)
abandon
abbreviate
abide
abnormal
aboard
abolition
abrupt
absence
absent
absentee
absenteeism
absolute
absolutely
absorb
absorption
abstract
absurd
absurdity
abundant
abundantly
abuse
academic
accelerate
acceleration
accessible
accessory
accident
accidental
accidentally
accommodate
accompaniment
accompany
accomplish
accomplishment
account
accountable
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amateur   Pronounce
n. one who engages in an art, science, study, or athletic activity as a pastime rather than as a profession
The amateur is someone who loves a topic or hobby, or interest and pursues it with dedication, love, and attention to detail.
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ambience   Pronounce
n. particular environment or surrounding influence; an atmosphere of the environment
A certain ambience is lost when you choose a tampon over a cocktail glass at a party.
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ambitious   Pronounce
a. aspiring; having a strong desire for success or achievement
After news of Rupert Murdoch's ambitious move, the company's share value rose rapidly, opening at 37 dollars and 12 cents and going up to 57 dollars and 28 cents.
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amble   Pronounce
n. moving at an easy pace; walk slowly or leisurely
When she first mounted the horse, she was afraid to urge the animal to go faster than a gentle amble.
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amends   Pronounce
n. compensation for a loss or injury; recompense
I want to make amends to my friend for breaking her precious vase.
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amiable   Pronounce
a. good-natured and likable; lovable; warmly friendly
In Little Women, Beth is the amiable daughter whose loving disposition endears her to all who know her.
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absolute  Speak
Exercise
inscribe or dedicate; attribute to a specified cause, source, or origin; assign as a quality
Exercise
perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain
Exercise
a faster rate of improvement; the rate of change of velocity to time
Exercise
acknowledgment expressing regret or asking pardon for a fault or offense; explanation or excuse
acceleration  Speak
Exercise
enhance or decorate with or as if with ornaments
Exercise
keeping away from or preventing from happening
Exercise
something, such as an accomplishment or achievement; achievement
Exercise
a faster rate of improvement; the rate of change of velocity to time
accidentally  Speak
Exercise
habitual to; used to; frequently practiced, used, or experienced; customary
Exercise
inadvertently; by chance; casually; fortuitously; not essentially or intrinsically
Exercise
old; belonging to, made in, or typical of an earlier period
Exercise
an event that takes place without one's foresight or expectation; sudden, and unexpected event
adverse  Speak
Exercise
enhance or decorate with or as if with ornaments
Exercise
travel with; be associated with
Exercise
in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
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inadvertently; by chance; casually; fortuitously; not essentially or intrinsically
aesthetic  Speak
Exercise
offensive move; expression of strong criticism; hostile comment
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acknowledgment expressing regret or asking pardon for a fault or offense; explanation or excuse
Exercise
a faster rate of improvement; the rate of change of velocity to time
Exercise
elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste
ambitious  Speak
Exercise
aspiring; having a strong desire for success or achievement
Exercise
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
Exercise
operatic solo; a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
Exercise
of or about the art and science of architecture
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a. go away or leave; missing; not present


Spelling Word: absent
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a. quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe


Spelling Word: acute
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n. glue; paste; the substance that unites or bonds surfaces together


Spelling Word: adhesive
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n. a vehicle that can fly, such as an airplane, helicopter, balloon


Spelling Word: aircraft
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a. half-open; slightly turned or opened


Spelling Word: ajar
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a. of the same kin; related by blood


Spelling Word: akin
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