| Term | Definition |
|---|
| abase | to humble, disgrace |
| abate | decrease, reduce |
| abberation | something different from the usual |
| abject | miserable, pitiful |
| abortive | interrupted while incomplete |
| abrigde | to condense, to shorten |
| aborgate | to put an end to |
| abscond | to depart secretly |
| absolve | to forgive, free of blame |
| accolade | praise, distinction |
| accrue | to accumulate |
| acerbic | bitter, sharp in taste |
| acme | highest point, summit |
| acquiesce | to agree |
| arcid | harsh, bitter |
| acrimony | bitterness, animosity |
| acuity | sharpness |
| acumen | sharpness for insight |
| adage | old saying or proverb |
| adament | uncompromising |
| admonish | to caution or reprimand |
| adroit | skillful, accomplished |
| adulation | high praise |
| adumbrate | to sketch, outine in a shadowy way |
| agrarian | relationf to farming or rural matters |
| alacrity | cheerful willingness, eagerness, speed |
| alias | assumed name |
| alienated | distanced, estranged |
| allegory | symbolic representation |
| allusion | indirect reference |
| altruism | unselfish concern for others' welfare |
| ambivalence | attitude of uncertainity |
| ameliorate | to make better; improve |
| amenable | agreeable; cooperation |
| amenity | pleasentness; something |
| amoral | unprincipled |
| amorphous | having no definite form |
| amulet | ornament worn to ward off evil spirits |
| anachromatic | outdated |
| anarchy | absense of government |
| animation | enthusiasm, excitement |
| animosity | hatred; hostility |
| annul | to cancel |
| anomally | irregularity |
| antecedant | coming before in plave or time |
| anthology | collection of literary works |
| antipathy | dislike; extreme opposition |
| antiquity | ancient times |
| antithesis | wxact opposite |
| apathy | lack of feeling |
| aphorism | old saying; proverb |
| apocryphal | not genuine; fictional |
| appease | to satisfy, placate |
| approbation | praise; official approval |
| arable | suitable for cultivation |
| arbitraty | depending solely on will |
| arboreal | relating to trees |
| arcane | secret |
| archaic | antiquated; outdated |
| archipelago | large group of islands |
| ardent | passionate, enthusiatic |
| arduous | extremely difficult |
| arsenal | ammunition storhouse |
| articulate | well spoken, expressing oneself clearly |
| artisan | craftperson |
| ascend | to rise or climb |
| ascetic | self-denying, abstinent, austere |
| ashen | resembling ashes; pale |
| aspersion | false rumor |
| assail | to attack, assault |
| assiduous | diligent, persistent, hard-working |
| assuage | to make less severe |
| astringent | harsh, severe |
| astute | having good judgement |
| atone | to make amends for a wrong |
| attenuate | to make thin or slender |
| audacious | bold, daring, fearless |
| augment | to expand, extend |
| august | dignified, awe inspiring |
| auspicious | having favorable prospects |
| austere | stern, strict |
| authoritatian | extremely strict, bossy |
| autocrat | dictator |
| avarice | greed |
| aver | to declare to be true |
| aversion | intense dislike |
| aviary | large enclousure housing birds |
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