Essential vocabulary for CAE (Cambridge Advanced English)

CAE Vocabulary

Despite their problems, they remain positive and show _____ __ __ ____ __ ______ .

(the ability to stay brave even though you are suffering)

International travel can be tiring,
especially if you make a ______ on the way.

(a planned, temporary break in a journey, for instance to change planes)

She had inherited her father's ______ ______
and was hungry for knowledge and information.

(someone who has it always wants to find out about things)

They positively _____ ___ everything he said.

(here: Past Simple) (to accept or believe something with enthusiasm)

We don't agree on everything, but we _____ __ ______ on what's best for the children.

(to have the same opinions about something)

Although she has a lot of experience as an actress, she still _____ ___ _____ _____.

(here: Present Simple) (to be scared of performing in public)

He took time to ____ _____ what employees to hire, and the company was a huge success.

(to make a good decision about something)

She was ready to ____ __ _____ _____ to
impress her friends.

(to try extremely hard to achieve something)

He ______ us into agreeing.

(here: Past Simple) (to mislead by a trick)

These leaflets will help you __ _____ __ _____ ______ about your treatment.

(to make a decision that is based on good information)

It was a _________ plan, but it did more harm than good in the long run.

(wanting to have good effects, but sometimes having bad effects that were not expected)

He's very ______ about his achievements.
They live in a fairly _____ house, considering their wealth.

(not usually talking about or making obvious your own abilities and achievements; not large in size or amount, or not