4000 CAE Vocabulary List

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v. talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds

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a. mild and pleasant; fragrant

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n. large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief

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n. sharp projection from fishhook; openly cutting remark

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n. quantity of bread baked at one time; a collection of things or persons to be handled together

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v. disparage or depreciate; put down

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n. gift giver; a person who gives people or institutions financial help

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a. cold or cheerless; unlikely to be favorable

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n. something, such as a film or book that sustains widespread popularity; high-explosive bomb

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n. small room, especially in which a lady may retire to be alone or to receive intimate friends; a lady's private room