August A1

/ɔˈɡʌst/ Awe-inspiring, majestic, noble, venerable.

author A2

/ˈoː.θə/ to be the author of

auction B2

/ˈɔkʃən/ to sell something to the highest bidder

nickname B1

/ˈnɪkneɪm/ a familiar name for a person, often a shortened version of a person's given name

auxiliary B1

/ɔɡˈzɪl.(jə).ɹi/ functioning in a supporting capacity

authorize B2

/ˈɔθəɹaɪz/ to grant authorization or clearance for