| Term | Definition |
|---|
| abbreviate (v) | to shorten, abridge |
| abstinence (n) | the act of refraining from pleasurable activity |
| adulation (n) | high praise |
| adversity (n) | misfortune, an unfavorable turn of events |
| aesthetic (adj) | pertaining to the beauty or the arts |
| amicable (adj) | friendly, agreeable |
| anachronistic (adj) | out of date, not attributed to the correct historical period |
| anecdote (n) | short, usually funny account of an event |
| anonymous (adj) | nameless, without a disclosed identity |
| antagonist (n) | foe, opponent, adversary |
| arid (adj) | extremely dry or deathly boring |
| assiduous (adj) | persistent, hard-working |
| asylum (n) | sanctuary, shelter, place of refuge |
| benevolent (adj) | friendly and helpful |
| camaraderie (n) | trust, sociability amongst friends |
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