Preparing vocabulary for the CPE (C2, Cambridge Proficiency) 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.
Words of Group 1: (Part of words, select list to view all.)
abacus
abase
abash
abate
abbreviate
abbreviation
abdicate
aberrant
abet
abeyance
abhor
abjure
ablaze
ablution
abnegate
abnegation
abode
abolish
abolitionist
abominable
aboriginal
abortive
abound
abrade
abrasion
abridge
abrogate
abrupt
abscond
absorb
abstain
abstemious
abstruse
absurdity
abundant
abut
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adjoin v. be next to; be contiguous to; border on A breakfast-room would adjoin the drawing-room, I slipped in there. Show examples and contexts
adjunct n. something added on or attached generally nonessential or inferior Although I don't absolutely need a second computer, I plan to buy a laptop to serve as an adjunct to my desktop model. Show examples and contexts
adjust v. change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable The opera house was handed over by the builders nearly a year ago, but it's taken many months to install new stage machinery and to adjust the acoustics. Show examples and contexts
admonition n. gentle or friendly reproof; cautionary advice or warning The article concludes with an admonition from a psychologist Show examples and contexts
adolescent n. a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity; These students are adolescent boys and girls. Show examples and contexts
adoption n. act of accepting with approval 'In that case,' said the Dodo solemnly, rising to its feet, 'I move that the meeting adjourn, for the immediate adoption of more energetic remedies.'. Show examples and contexts