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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.

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Words of Group 1: (Part of words, select list to view all.)
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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affected   Pronounce
a. speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked
The other boys laughed so unmercifully at what they termed my affected accent.
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affectionate   Pronounce
a. having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; kindly inclined; zealous
He enfolded the child in an affectionate embrace.
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affiliation   Pronounce
n. partnership; alliance; association in the same family or society
This affiliation is a way for us to provide our clients with the full spectrum of services and expertise they need.
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affliction   Pronounce
n. cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
Even in the midst of her affliction, Elizabeth tried to keep up the spirits of those around her.
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aftermath   Pronounce
n. outcome; consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune
The most critical lesson Barbara has learned from her diagnosis and the aftermath is the importance of selecting a good facility and sticking with it.
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agent   Pronounce
n. one that acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
Whether your agent is acting in your best interests, I posed that question to a spokesman for the National Association of Realtors.
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abdomen  Speak
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dry; lacking moisture, especially having insufficient rainfall to support trees or plants
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belly, or that part of the body between the thorax and the pelvis
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enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit; any deep, immeasurable space; hell
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ending; act of abolishing; act of doing away with
abide  Speak
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confirmative; ratifying; giving assent or approval; confirming
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partner in crime; associate in wrongdoing
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endure; put up with; bear; tolerate
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having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
abject  Speak
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state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
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lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm
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being of the most miserable kind; wretched; lacking pride; brought low in condition or status
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pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit
absolve  Speak
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having the power to advice; containing advice
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ending; act of abolishing; act of doing away with
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examination of dead body; post-mortem
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pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit
acme  Speak
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confirmative; ratifying; giving assent or approval; confirming
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the highest point or level, as of achievement or development; maturity or perfection of animal
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set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement
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testify; authenticate, affirm to be true
adversary  Speak
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ending; act of abolishing; act of doing away with
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overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation
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the opponent in a contest; someone who offers opposition
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attractive or interesting; charming
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v. carry off by force; kidnap


Spelling Word: abduct
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a. being of the most miserable kind; wretched; lacking pride; brought low in condition or status


Spelling Word: abject
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n. partner in crime; associate in wrongdoing


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ad. energetically; vigorously; voluntarily, not passively


Spelling Word: actively
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a. extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding


Spelling Word: adamant
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a. further; extra; supplemental or added to


Spelling Word: additional
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