A vocabulary set for the advanced students and those who are preparing for language proficiency exams. Level: CAE (C1)

CAE Advanced vocabulary 1

to leave something and not want it back. 
>> The house nearby my school seems abandoned, no one's been there for years and no one knows who the owner is.

to achieve something, e.g a goal, or success. 
>> After years of work, he finally accomplished his dream of becoming a lawyer.

to point out or mention a problem
>> If you don't like the work environment, you should address this issue during the next work meeting

fight for or stand for something like an idea.
>> Many youth activists are advocating for changes in environmental policies

fascinating, seductive, intriguing
>> She always plays alluring characters with interesting backgrounds and that's why she's so famous in Hollywood

something is really close or is reachable 
>> Thanks to the internet, the world is at our fingertips

know something, be conscious of something
>> He was aware that this is a dangerous sport, but he signed up for a class anyway

connection
>> No wonder they are best friends, they really have a strong bond with each other.

make something broader, wider, bigger
>> Traveling is the best education, it can really broaden your perspective on life

get to an equal level
>> I was sick for the past few days and now I really need to catch up with work projects

things learned at school
>> The school curriculum should include more practical things, rather than just theories

to cause, to be a decisive factor
>> My salary determines how many things I can afford

single use, not temporary, for short-term use
>> Every day tons of disposable plates and cups are produced globally and this is very harmful to the environment

different, of many kinds, with many characteristics 
>> The main advantage of living in big cities is that you can  meet many diverse people

be legally able to so something 
>> In most countries people are eligible to vote and drink alcohol when they're 18

to meet, to come across
>> If you encounter any problems, don't hesitate to send me an e-mail

make better
>> If you sign up for this course, you will definitely enhance your English skills

an expert's opinion
>> Let's listen to the expertise of Mr. Smith, he is a well-known physics professor

to break into parts
>> If you put a paper plane into water, it will fall apart

very sensitive, soft, easy to break
>> Watch out for the glasses, they're very fragile and can break easily

the most important, basic, core
>> This is the fundamental problem of our company. Once we solve it, everything will be easier

get along with someone, be on good terms 
>> I don't get on with my sister, we always argue

a paper copy
>> Do you want a pdf version or should I print out a hard copy of these documents?

very, extremely 
>> He is immensely wealthy, I heard he owns a villa with a swimming pool

total involvement or engagement in something
>> Language immersion is the best method to learn foreign languages

relaxed, chill
>> John is very laid-back, he never worries about anything

to publish something, to make something official and available
>> This company wants to launch its new product by the end of this month

probability, possibility
>> The likelihood of being attacked by a shark is very low

to hate
>> He loathes his job, that's why he thinks about resigning

to care about
>> My mom looks after my younger sister every day

to do something for a particular person
>> We usually don't give any refunds, but we can make an exception for you since you are our loyal customer

misunderstand something 
>> That's not what I mean, you're completely missing the point.

ignorant 
>> He is a very narrow-minded person, he can never accept any ideas different than his own

almost
>> With the global inflation, the company is on the verge of bankruptcy

very great in amount
>> The amount of work is overwhelming, I am not sure if I can finish it by tomorrow