4000 FCE Vocabulary List
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4000 FCE Vocabulary List
1 Overview:
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 |
 | inscribe or dedicate; attribute to a specified cause, source, or origin; assign as a quality |
| perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain |
| a faster rate of improvement; the rate of change of velocity to time |
| acknowledgment expressing regret or asking pardon for a fault or offense; explanation or excuse |
| acceleration |
| enhance or decorate with or as if with ornaments |
| keeping away from or preventing from happening |
| something, such as an accomplishment or achievement; achievement |
| a faster rate of improvement; the rate of change of velocity to time |
| accidentally |
| habitual to; used to; frequently practiced, used, or experienced; customary |
| inadvertently; by chance; casually; fortuitously; not essentially or intrinsically |
| old; belonging to, made in, or typical of an earlier period |
| an event that takes place without one's foresight or expectation; sudden, and unexpected event |
| adverse |
| enhance or decorate with or as if with ornaments |
| travel with; be associated with |
| in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose |
| inadvertently; by chance; casually; fortuitously; not essentially or intrinsically |
| aesthetic |
| offensive move; expression of strong criticism; hostile comment |
| acknowledgment expressing regret or asking pardon for a fault or offense; explanation or excuse |
| a faster rate of improvement; the rate of change of velocity to time |
| elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste |
| ambitious |
| aspiring; having a strong desire for success or achievement |
| having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value |
| operatic solo; a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment |
| of or about the art and science of architecture |
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[Esc] a. go away or leave; missing; not present
[Esc] a. quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe
[Esc] n. glue; paste; the substance that unites or bonds surfaces together
[Esc] n. a vehicle that can fly, such as an airplane, helicopter, balloon
[Esc] a. half-open; slightly turned or opened
[Esc] a. of the same kin; related by blood
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