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 4000 CELPIP Vocabulary List
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Preparing vocabulary for the CELPIP 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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Words of Group 1: (Part of words, select list to view all.)
abandon
abbreviate
abide
abnormal
aboard
abolition
abrupt
absence
absent
absentee
absenteeism
absolute
absolutely
absorb
absorption
abstract
absurd
absurdity
abundant
abundantly
abuse
academic
accelerate
acceleration
accessible
accessory
accident
accidental
accidentally
accommodate
accompaniment
accompany
accomplish
accomplishment
account
accountable
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arithmetic   Pronounce
n. theory of numerical calculations
He found a way to set up equations about integers and other constructs in arithmetic.
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arms   Pronounce
n. weapons considered collectively; official symbols of a family
The first man to be held - said to be a British arms dealer - was reportedly arrested when he met undercover FBI agents posing as terrorists wanting to buy the weapon.
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aromatic   Pronounce
a. fragrant or sweet-smelling; caused by fragrant odor
Medieval sailing vessels brought aromatic herbs from China to Europe.
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arrange   Pronounce
v. put in proper order; dispose in the manner intended, or best suited for the purpose
Just five years earlier, Carter and I had helped arrange the federal loan guarantee that saved Chrysler from bankruptcy.
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arrogance   Pronounce
n. overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation
I also think his arrogance is also turning people off.
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article   Pronounce
n. essay; editorial; individual thing or element of a class
An article in a national newspaper caused the protests.
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abundantly  Speak
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in great numbers; in a plentiful or sufficient degree; plentifully
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a person who seeks to overturn established government; advocate of abolishing authority
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person's regular business or occupation; hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit
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estimate  value; judge worth of something
accessory  Speak
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study of artifacts and relics of early humankind
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group of closely located islands
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beginner, former, or first mover of anything; creator; originator; one who composes or writes book or composer
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additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
adventure  Speak
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something happens without design; chance; hazard; risk; danger
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firm dislike; turning away; avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior because of dislike
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military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells
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occurring or payable every year
alongside  Speak
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occurring or payable every year
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along or by the side; side by side with
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aspiration; a strong wish to achieve something
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military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells
amble  Speak
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one that argues for a cause; supporter or defender
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moving at an easy pace; walk slowly or leisurely
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study of artifacts and relics of early humankind
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further; extra; supplemental or added to
anarchist  Speak
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further; extra; supplemental or added to
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increase by natural growth or addition; concentration
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make fit for; change to suit a new purpose
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a person who seeks to overturn established government; advocate of abolishing authority
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n. one who is absent or not in residence


Spelling Word: absentee
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n. an event that takes place without one's foresight or expectation; sudden, and unexpected event


Spelling Word: accident
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n. mental keenness; quickness of perception


Spelling Word: acumen
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v. govern; supervise; give or apply medications


Spelling Word: administer
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a. half-open; slightly turned or opened


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n. symbolic representation of abstract ideas or principles in narrative, dramatic, or pictorial form


Spelling Word: allegory
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