| Vocabulary Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| awhile | for a short time, for a moment |
| awkward | clumsy, The same word also means not convenient or not comfortable |
| axe | a sharp tool with a long handle, used for chopping wood |
| axis | a real or imaginary line through the middle of an object; around which the object turns |
| axle | the long bar on a vehicle to which the wheels are attached |
| azalea | a shrub like a rhododendron, but smaller, with brightly coloured flowers |
| azure | a clear sky-blue colour |
Abbreviation An abbreviation is a short form of a word or expression. Abbreviations are used for words used frequently.