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Preparing vocabulary for the FCE (B2 First) 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.

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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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appliance   Pronounce
n. durable goods for home or office use; device or instrument for household use
It has served North Americans with small appliance needs for many years.
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apply   Pronounce
v. exert; put into service; avail oneself to;
You cannot apply all money to your mortgage.
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apportion   Pronounce
v. distribute; allot; give out as one's portion or share
I want to apportion the money among all the children.
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approaching   Pronounce
a. impending; of the relatively near future; coming closer to another
When the lookouts first discovered this naval force on Helgoland, there immediately appeared approaching from the German base.
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approve   Pronounce
v. ratify; consider right or good; think or speak favorably of
He said failure to approve the pact would have led to a forced opening and importing much more rice.
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apt   Pronounce
a. likely; precisely suitable; appropriate; quick to learn or understand
The England coach, Bobby Robson, described it as a miracle, which following 'the Hand-of-God' goal seems supremely apt.
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abbreviate  Speak
Exercise
having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon
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help, especially money or resources that are given to people
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something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
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make shorter; reduce to shorter form intended to represent full form, as for word or phrase
abide  Speak
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group of closely located islands
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management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties
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endure; put up with; bear; tolerate
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in the middle of; among; surrounded by
absenteeism  Speak
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on a ship, train, plane, or other vehicles; in or into a group, organization, or business
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confirmative; ratifying; giving assent or approval; confirming
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way or opening for entrance or exit place; passage by which a place may be reached; broad street
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habitual not to appear, especially for work or other regular duty
absurd  Speak
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preposterous; ridiculously incongruous or unreasonable; foolish
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make shorter; reduce to shorter form intended to represent full form, as for word or phrase
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distinct feature or element in a problem
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art or science of flying; flight; aeronautics
accelerate  Speak
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move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
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old; belonging to, made in, or typical of an earlier period
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make shorter; reduce to shorter form intended to represent full form, as for word or phrase
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fragrance; scent; pleasant characteristic odor, as of a plant, spice, or food
accomplishment  Speak
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pile up; collect;  mount up; increase
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endure; put up with; bear; tolerate
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achievement; fulfillment; something that is successful
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expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
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n. additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item


Spelling Word: accessory
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v. pile up; collect;  mount up; increase


Spelling Word: accumulate
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a. sufficient; enough to meet a purpose


Spelling Word: adequate
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v. speak, plead, or argue in favor of; plead for; push for something


Spelling Word: advocate
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a. confirmative; ratifying; giving assent or approval; confirming


Spelling Word: affirmative
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a. happening or following in turns; succeeding each other continuously; substitute


Spelling Word: alternate
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