4000 CAE Vocabulary List

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.

arsenal  
n. storage place for military equipment; a stock of weapons
People are forbidden to smoke in the arsenal because a stray spark might set off the munitions stored there.
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arson  
n. malicious burning of a dwelling house or outhouse of another man, which by the common law is a felony
According to police, at least 29 vehicles were destroyed in arson attacks this year; most of them are luxury cars.
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arthritis  
n. inflammation of a joint or joints
Multiple treatments have shown success in treating arthritis symptoms, that is, in the relief of symptoms.
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articulate  
a. expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
Her articulate presentation of the advertising campaign impressed her employers.
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artillery  
n. large weapons, such as cannon and missile launchers operated by crews; army branch in use of large weapons
Our rocket artillery is simply a mass of rounds pointed at the general area of the enemy.
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ascribe  
v. inscribe or dedicate; attribute to a specified cause, source, or origin; assign as a quality
Other people ascribe his exclusion from the canon to an unsubtle form of racism.
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