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autonomous/ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/adjectiveadvanced

Having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs.

The region was granted autonomous status by the central government.

available/əˈveɪ.lə.bəl/adjectivebeginner

Able to be used or obtained; at someone's disposal.

The new software update is now available for all users to download.

avaliador/a.va.ljaˈdoɾ/nounintermediate

A person who assesses, estimates, or determines the value, quality, or importance of something or someone.

O avaliador imobiliário visitou a casa para determinar o seu preço de mercado.

avaricious/ˌæv.əˈrɪʃ.əs/adjectiveadvanced

Having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

The avaricious landlord raised the rent every few months despite the poor condition of the building.

aventura/a.vẽ.ˈtu.ɾɐ/nounbeginner

An unusual, exciting, or daring experience or undertaking; a risky or hazardous enterprise.

Eles partiram em uma grande aventura pelas montanhas.

avoid/əˈvɔɪd/verbbeginner

To keep away from or stop oneself from doing or experiencing something.

You should try to avoid walking alone in the park at night.

avoid a pitfall/əˈvɔɪd ə ˈpɪt.fɔːl/idiomintermediate

To successfully steer clear of a common, hidden, or easily overlooked mistake, danger, or difficulty.

By consulting with a legal expert early on, the startup was able to avoid a pitfall that often bankrupts new businesses.

avoiding/əˈvɔɪ.dɪŋ/verbintermediate

The present participle of avoid; keeping away from or preventing the occurrence of something.

She spent the entire afternoon avoiding her responsibilities by cleaning the garage.

awaiting/əˈweɪ.tɪŋ/verbintermediate

Present participle of await; waiting for someone or something.

She is currently awaiting the results of her medical tests.

awardee/əˌwɔːrˈdiː/nounintermediate

A person, group, or organization that has been officially given an award, prize, or honor.

The Nobel Committee announced the list of this year's awardees in Stockholm.

awareness/əˈwɛərnəs/nounintermediate

Knowledge or perception of a situation, fact, or condition.

There is a growing public awareness of environmental issues.

away from/əˈweɪ frʌm/adverbbeginner

At a specified distance in space or time from a particular point, person, or thing.

Please keep the children away from the construction site.

awful/ˈɔː.fəl/adjectivebeginner

Extremely bad, unpleasant, or of very poor quality.

The weather was absolutely awful during our entire vacation.

awning/ˈɔːnɪŋ/nounintermediate

A secondary covering attached to the exterior wall of a building or over a window/door, typically made of canvas or vinyl, used to provide shelter from the sun or rain.

We sat at the sidewalk cafe under the striped green awning to escape the midday heat.

azerbaijani/ˌɑːzərbaɪˈdʒɑːni/nounintermediate

A native or inhabitant of Azerbaijan, or a person of Azerbaijani descent.

Many Azerbaijanis living abroad preserve their traditional music, such as Mugham.

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