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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adaptive
a. having a capacity for adaptation; capable of adapting
In psychology, behavior or trait is adaptive when it helps individuals adjust within a changing social environment.
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addictive
a. something you cannot stop taking once you have started
That worries the department because of the addictive nature of nicotine.
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address
v. make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
Brown planned to address the issue of low-income housing in his speech.
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adhere
v. stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
That is why the claying is necessary; it makes the grain adhere to the earth; otherwise, it would float.
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adjacent
a. adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
Philip's best friend Jason lived only four houses down the block, close but not immediately adjacent.
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administration
n. management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties
Obviously, the key person in administration is the man in the White House.
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| abnormal |
 | state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune |
| unusual; not typical; not normal |
| forefather; forebear; forerunner or predecessor |
| elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste |
| absolute |
| too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged |
| management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties |
| perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain |
| the highest point or level, as of achievement or development; maturity or perfection of animal |
| acceleration |
| mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder; fear, as of something evil |
| irritating; annoying; making worse or more heinous |
| impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration |
| a faster rate of improvement; the rate of change of velocity to time |
| administration |
| a great mass of falling snow and ice |
| take part in a trial performance; evaluate in a trial performance |
| disturbed; excited; expressing agitation |
| management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties |
| admittedly |
| doubtlessly; in an acknowledged manner; confessedly |
| condition in which blood lacks red corpuscles; deficiency of red blood cells; lack of vitality |
| close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance |
| large weapons, such as cannon and missile launchers operated by crews; army branch in use of large weapons |
| adolescence |
| malicious burning of a dwelling house or outhouse of another man, which by the common law is a felony |
| state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity |
| inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding |
| doubtlessly; in an acknowledged manner; confessedly |
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[Esc] a. rubbing away; tending to grind down
[Esc] n. an event that takes place without one's foresight or expectation; sudden, and unexpected event
[Esc] v. stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
[Esc] n. loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
[Esc] a. happening or following in turns; succeeding each other continuously; substitute
[Esc] n. something with delicious flavor or fragrance; fruit dessert made of oranges and bananas with shredded coconut
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