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.

acclivity  
n. upward slope, as of hill
The car would not go up the acclivity in high gear.
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accompaniment  
n. act of accompanying someone or something
I have swallowed the remainder with an accompaniment of secret tears, forced from me by the exigency of hunger.
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accomplishment  
n. achievement; fulfillment; something that is successful
Getting the two leaders to sign a peace treaty was his greatest accomplishment.
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accost  
v. approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with demand or request
When the two young men wanted to accost me, I was frightened because I thought they would attack me.
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accredit  
v. authorize; commission; give credit for
And you will discover that governmental agencies accredit rubber stamps for private regional groups.
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accrue  
v. increase, accumulate, or come about as a result of growth; accumulate over time
The Premier League awards three points for a win and one for a draw, so in a 38-game season, the maximum a team can accrue is 114 points.
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