| A | B |
|---|
| algorithm | mechanical problem-solving procedure |
| allegory | symbolic representation |
| altruism | unselfish concern for others' welfare |
| anarchy | absence of government or law |
| anathema | ban; curse; something shunned or disliked |
| anodyne | something that calms or soothes pain |
| antediluvian | ancient beyond measure |
| apotheosis | glorified ideal |
| aphasia | inability to speak or use words |
| apathy | lack of feeling or emotion |
| cacophanous | unpleasantly noisy |
| catalyst | something causing change without being changed |
| catholic | universal; broad and comprehensive |
| chaotic | extrmemly disorderly |
| criterion | standard for judging |
| cryptic | puzzling |
| diaphanous | allowing light to show through |
| dichotomy | division into two parts |
| dyspeptic | gloomy and irritable |
| epigram | short witty saying or poem |
| epigraph | quotation at the beginning of a literary work |
| epitome | representative of an entire group; summary |
| eulogy | high praise, often in a public speech |
| euphony | pleasant, harmonious sound |
| ethereal | not earthly; spiritual; delicate |
| euphoria | feeling of well-being or happiness |
| euphemism | use of an inoffensive word in place of a more distasteful one |
| phonic | relating to sound |
| phalanx | massed group of soldiers, people, or things |
| philanderer | pursuer of casual love affairs |
