Words beginning with au~:
1. audacious - daring; often to a degree that is considered foolish.
It was audacious of the student to talk back to his principal, especially when he was clearly in the wrong.
2. augment - to cause to become bigger, better, more valuable
To augment the income of the family, he took up several part-time jobs.
3. augur - to be a sign of something in the future
The lack of lustre in the stars does not augur well for his fortunes.
4. aura - an effect/feeling that seems to surround / come from a person/place
There was a strangely mysterious aura exuding from the ancient museum.
5. auspices - help, support and favour
This concert was held successfully only because of the auspices of the various organisations.
6. austere - plain, without comfort/enjoyment.
The monks are used to an austere life in the mountains.
7. authentic - genuine
The expert judged this to be an authentic piece of work.
8. auxiliary - providing additonal help/support, especially with lower rank or of less importance.
Auxiliary nurses were called in to cope with the sudden emergencies in the hospital.
9. auburn - reddish-brown
My sister has a nice auburn hair.
10. auspicious - giving, promising or showing signs of future success
The Chinese believe red to be an auspicious colour.
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