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.
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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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almond
n. deciduous tree, native to Asia and northern Africa and having simple leaves, pink flowers, and leathery fruits
In cocktails and food, you can taste a sweet flavoring of orange and almond.
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aloof
a. apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote
In this age of information and communication, no sector can remain aloof from the revolution in these fields.
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altercation
n. a noisy quarrel; contention in words; dispute carried on with heat or anger; controversy
So loud were their voices raised in an altercation that the storm without was scarce heeded.
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altitude
n. elevation especially above sea level; height
The high desert plains are beautiful and have a more temperate climate, but altitude is a health problem for some people.
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ambush
n. disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station
They separated into three hostile tribes, and darted upon each other from ambush with dreadful war-whoops, and killed each other by thousands.
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amendment
n. a change or changes made to the words of a text; revision
America and Britain oppose this amendment, but some other European countries, particularly Germany, have always been lukewarm on debt relief and might be swayed.
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| abundantly |
 | enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit; any deep, immeasurable space; hell |
| perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain |
| enhance or decorate with or as if with ornaments |
| in great numbers; in a plentiful or sufficient degree; plentifully |
| abyss |
| forefather; forebear; forerunner or predecessor |
| close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance |
| enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit; any deep, immeasurable space; hell |
| distribute; allot; give out as one's portion or share |
| accelerate |
| mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder; fear, as of something evil |
| be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of |
| move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected |
| pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit |
| acquaintance |
| personal knowledge or information about someone or something |
| be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of |
| management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties |
| impermeable to air or other gases; having no weak points; sound |
| admiration |
| forefather; forebear; forerunner or predecessor |
| favorable judgment; feeling of pleasure, wonder, and approval |
| small planet; any small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun |
| bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve |
| advisable |
| prophetic; involving or portending widespread devastation |
| a playing field where sports events take place; a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments |
| proper to be advised or to be done; expedient; prudent; ready to receive advice |
| forefather; forebear; forerunner or predecessor |
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[Esc] a. unexpected; happening by chance, unintentionally
[Esc] a. quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe
[Esc] a. extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding
[Esc] ad. doubtlessly; in an acknowledged manner; confessedly
[Esc] a. having the power to advice; containing advice
[Esc] ad. in the middle of; among; surrounded by
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