English Vocabulary Fill in the Blanks - Words Starting with A

Apportioned means to divide and allocate something, such as land, among people. This fits the context of distributing land among family members.

To be accused of something means to be charged with or blamed for a fault or offense. The sentence describes the government being blamed for its inaction.

An aura is a distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person or thing. One can have an aura of confidence.

To be appreciated means to be recognized for one's full worth or value. The sentence implies the person's talents are not being fully utilized or valued by the company.

An author is the writer of a book, article, or in this case, a proposal. The speaker is identifying themselves as the creator of the document.

To avow is to assert or confess openly. In this context, the aide is stating or confirming that the President was unaware of the deals.

Austere describes someone who is strict, plain, or severe in manner or appearance. It fits the description of a distant, serious father figure.

To avert one's eyes means to turn them away to avoid looking at something unpleasant. This fits the context of someone looking away from a terrible scene.

To be approached means to be contacted or spoken to by someone, often with a proposal or request. This fits the context of companies reaching out to offer business.

Acquired means to have bought or obtained something. The company has obtained new premises (a building or office space). Note: The option is spelled 'aquired' (typo for acquired).

To aver is to state or assert to be the case. It is a formal way of saying someone claimed or declared something.

To appraise means to assess the value or quality of something or someone. The context of eyes coolly assessing someone fits this definition.

Under the auspices of means with the support, patronage, or guidance of an organization or initiative. This fits the context of a government-backed project.

To avoid means to keep away from or prevent something from happening. An accident is something that can be prevented or kept from occurring.

To avenge means to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong. In this context, the person is seeking retribution for his wife's death.

To awake (or awoke) means to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping. A voice can cause a child to wake up.

The context implies a future event or anticipation. 'Awaited' is the only word that fits the grammatical and semantic structure of expecting a novel to be released.

The sentence structure requires an adjective to describe the painting. 'Authentic' is the only adjective provided that logically describes the genuineness of a painting.

To calculate earnings over a period, one typically finds the mean or average. 'Averaged' is the correct verb form for this mathematical context.

The phrase 'explore every avenue' is a common idiom meaning to investigate every possibility. None of the other options fit this idiomatic expression.

To be 'awed' means to be filled with wonder or respect, which is the natural reaction to being in the presence of famous people. The other options do not fit the emotional context.

The phrase 'gone awry' is an idiom meaning that plans have failed or gone wrong. The other options are not semantically appropriate for describing failed plans.

An 'axiomatic' truth is one that is self-evident or universally accepted. The statement that life is not always easy is a common example of such a truth.

The 'axe' is a metaphorical term used to describe budget cuts or the termination of services. Being saved from the axe means the hospital was saved from closure.

The term 'azoic' refers to a period or environment where there is no life. It is the correct scientific term to describe deep-sea areas previously thought to be devoid of life.