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 4000 CAE Vocabulary List
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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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aloft   Pronounce
ad. in or into a high place; high or higher up
It tried to remain aloft, but its flying grew wild and reckless.
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altar   Pronounce
n. raised structure on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned to a deity
In answer to my inquiries, she informed me it was a covering for the altar of a new church lately erected.
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alternate   Pronounce
a. happening or following in turns; succeeding each other continuously; substitute
Businesses can also use this opportunity to invest in an alternate, perhaps more efficient, which will help our economy in the long-run.
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ambrosia   Pronounce
n. something with delicious flavor or fragrance; fruit dessert made of oranges and bananas with shredded coconut
Hughes got a taste of that ambrosia, and he'll never forget the satisfaction it brings.
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amend   Pronounce
v. change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors
Would McCain amend executive orders to ensure that communications between persons outside government and White House staff are disclosed to the public?
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amid   Pronounce
ad. in the middle of; among; surrounded by
He and other leaders are more optimistic than eight years ago when Easley began his term amid a recession.
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accordion  Speak
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a box-shaped musical instrument consisting of a folded central part with a keyboard
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disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station
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criminal who illegally sets fire to property
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close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance
acknowledge  Speak
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expert at; very skilled; having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
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declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks
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disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station
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agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme suffering
adept  Speak
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state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
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a box-shaped musical instrument consisting of a folded central part with a keyboard
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written statement made under oath
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expert at; very skilled; having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
affidavit  Speak
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written statement made under oath
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having a capacity for adaptation; capable of adapting
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state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
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weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial
amnesia  Speak
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partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock or illness
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lawyer; one who is appointed by another to act in his place or stead; proxy
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malicious burning of a dwelling house or outhouse of another man, which by the common law is a felony
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bitter hostility; active hatred; hostile feeling or act
anecdotal  Speak
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raised structure on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned to a deity
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criminal who illegally sets fire to property
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public records; place where public records are kept
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having the character of an anecdote; of a short story of any interesting or humorous incidents
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a. easily approached or entered; obtainable; easy to talk to or get along with


Spelling Word: accessible
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v. do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for


Spelling Word: accommodate
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n. state of being found or proved not guilty; judgment of not guilty


Spelling Word: acquittal
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a. adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near


Spelling Word: adjacent
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n. military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells


Spelling Word: ammunition
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n. act of animating or giving life or spirit; state of being animate or alive


Spelling Word: animation
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