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Words beginning with A

The letter A

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attributable

/əˈtɹɪbjətəbəl/

Capable of being attributed.

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attribute

/ˈæt.ɹɪˌbjut/

A characteristic or quality of a thing.

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attwood

/ˈæˌtwʊd/

A surname.

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atychiphobia

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The fear of failure.

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atypical

/ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

Not conforming to the normal type.

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Au Bon Pain

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Au Courant

/ˌoʊ kʊˈɹɑnt/

Up to date; informed about the latest developments; abreast.

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Au Fait

/ˌoʊˈfeɪ/

Being familiar with or informed about something.

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Au Gratin

/oʊ ˈɡrɑtən/

Covered with a crust of breadcrumbs (and often cheese) then browned under a grill.

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Au Jus

/oʊ ʒu(s)/Accent not specified by source

Prepared or served in or with gravy made from its own juices.

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Au Naturel

/ˌoʊ ˌnætəˈɹɛl/

Of a person: not wearing makeup and with one's natural hair colour.

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Au Poivre

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Au Revoir

/ˌoʊ.ɹə ˈvwɑɹ/

Goodbye; till we meet again.

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aubade

/oʊˈbɑd/

A poem or song evoking or greeting the dawn or early morning.

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aubergine

/ˈɔbɚˌdʒin/

An Asian plant, Solanum melongena, cultivated for its edible purple, green, or white ovoid fruit; eggplant.

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Auchentoshan

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auckland

/ˈɔklənd/

A city in the Auckland Region, New Zealand, on the North Island; the largest conurbation in the country.

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aucoin

/oʊˈkɔɪn/

A surname from French.

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auction

/ˈɔkʃən/

A public event where goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.

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audacious

/ɑˈdeɪʃəs/

Showing willingness to take bold risks; recklessly daring.

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audacity

/ɔˈdæ.sɪ.ti/

Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.

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Audemars Piguet

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audi

/ˈɔdi/

A car of that brand

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audience

/ˈɑdiəns/

A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc.

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Audio Stream

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Audio-Technica

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audiometer

American English pronunciation

An instrument which is used to determine the acuity of hearing.

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auditor

/ˈɔdɪtɚ/

One who audits bookkeeping accounts.

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Audre Lorde

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audrey

/ˈɔdɹi/

A female given name from Old English.

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