| A | B |
| abdicate | retain, hold on to |
| abet | dissuade, discourage, deter, hinder |
| abhor | like, fancy, cherish, relish |
| abject | noble, proud, hopeful |
| absolve | incriminate, indict, covict, condemn |
| abstain | indulge, partake, immoderate |
| academic | untheoretical, realistic |
| accede | dissent, demur, balk at |
| acclimate | unfamiliar, disoriented, unaccustomed |
| addiction | occasional use |
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