Vocabulary Quiz - Words Starting With A

An atomizer is a device for emitting water, perfume, or other liquids as a fine spray.

Asylum is a safe place where one can get support. Hence, support is the correct answer.

Athirst is an archaic or literary term meaning having a strong desire or being thirsty.

An attempt is an effort to achieve or complete a task. Endeavor is a synonym meaning an earnest attempt or effort.

To attain means to succeed in achieving something that one has worked for. Reaching a goal is the primary definition.

An auction is a public sale in which goods are sold to the highest bidder. Bidding is the core action involved.

 Attention means to attend to. This is similar in meaning to consider, which means to weigh the merits of something and this involves attention.

 Attire refers to clothing or apparel.

Audible means able to be heard. Auricular refers to the ear or the sense of hearing, which is the root connection.

An audiometer is a medical instrument used to measure a person's ability to hear at different frequencies.

Audacious means showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. Bold is a direct synonym.

 Any task that is hard and complex is arduous. Hence, difficult is correct.

The power of hearing or listening.

Aurum is the Latin word for gold, which is why the chemical symbol for gold is Au.

Auriform is derived from 'auris' (ear) and 'form' (shape), meaning shaped like an ear.

Auspice refers to a divine or prophetic token, but in common usage, it refers to patronage, support, or protection.

Austere means having a plain and unadorned appearance or being strict and severe in manner.

Austral is an adjective meaning southern, derived from the Latin 'auster' (south wind).

Autonomous means having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs. Independent is the closest synonym.

Avast is a nautical command used to stop or cease an action.

Autonomous refers to a state or entity that acts under its own government or authority.

An avenue is a wide street or road, often lined with trees.

An averment is a formal statement or assertion of facts in a legal document.

Automatic refers to something working by itself with little or no direct human control, often using mechanical means.

An aviary is a large cage or building for keeping birds.