4000 CELPIP Vocabulary List

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.

article  
n. essay; editorial; individual thing or element of a class
An article in a national newspaper caused the protests.
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artificial  
a. made by humans; produced rather than natural.
Researchers have found that kangaroos often become accustomed to these artificial sounds and take little notice of them.
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artisan  
n. manually skilled worker; craftsman, as opposed to an artist
A noted artisan, Arturo, was known for the fine craftsmanship.
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aspect  
n. distinct feature or element in a problem
And I guess as he's coming back, the education aspect is more on display than the others.
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assemble  
v. put together; bring or call together into a group or whole
Washington announced its decision to dissolve the core group of nations, the US, India, Japan, and Australia; it would assemble to deliver aid.
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assess  
v. estimate  value; judge worth of something
They say that they lack both the money and the resources to deploy officials across the country to assess each ferry's safety.
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