4000 CPE Vocabulary List

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.

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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assiduous  
a. constant in application or attention; diligent; unceasing or persistent
He was assiduous, working at this task for weeks before he felt satisfied with his results.
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assistance  
n. help, especially money or resources that are given to people  
The government has pledged in return for IMF assistance to redouble its efforts to reform the economy.
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assuredly  
ad. in a way that causes something to be certain; undoubtedly
We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.
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astonished  
a. amazed; very surprised
He looked upon his son and was again astonished at his beauty this day.
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astringent  
a. causing contraction; having the effect of drawing tissue together; stern or austere
The juice from the last pressing, being very dark and astringent, is put with the inferior wine.
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