autumn [the time of the year between summer and winter] The trees of autumn are bright red and yellow.
average [(1) something (a number) representing the middle; (2) common; (3) normal] The average of daily high temperatures in Washington in January is zero degrees, Celsius. (1) The average amount spent for lunch was two dollars. (2) John is an average student. (3)
avoid [to stay away from] Avoid meat and milk products to prevent a heart attack.
awake [not sleeping] The storm kept everyone awake for hours.
award [an honor or prize for an act or service] Last night, we saw the movie that won the best picture award.
away [not near] The old man came from far away, but his home is here now.
baby [a newly born creature] Mary had a baby last night.
back [(1) the part behind the front; (2) the other way from forward] The writer's picture is on the back of the book. (1) She stopped walking away and looked back at me. (2)
bad [(1) wrong; (2) acting against the law; (3) not good] Bill made a bad decision. (1) The prisoner was a bad man for most of his life. (2) The water was dirty and had a bad taste. (3)
balance [to make two sides or forces equal] I balanced my budget by not spending more than I earned.
ball [something round] The earth is shaped like a ball.
balloon [a device of strong, light material that rises when filled with gas lighter than air] Many hot air balloons race in New Mexico each year.
ballot [a piece of paper used for voting] I was asked to count the ballots and announce the winner.
ban [(1) to not permit; (2) to stop; (3) an official restriction] Running is banned at our swimming pool. (1) The curfew bans all night time travel. (2) The protestors called for a ban on smoking in public buildings. (3)
bank [an organization that keeps and lends money] The man said he robbed banks because that is where the money is.
