| A | B |
|---|
| analogy | a relationship between two words or ideas |
| abhor | to detest or hate something |
| aversion | a dislike for something |
| abound | to have an abundance of something |
| adamant | to feel strongly about something |
| adept | to be skillful at something |
| abrupt | sudden--without warning |
| anecdote | a short story--often humerous--used to make a point when writing or speaking |
| aloof | to be "removed" from a situation |
| ambition | a goal to be worked toward |
| apprehensive | anxious or nervious about something about to happen |
| aptitude | a talent for something |
| altered | changed |
| attention | focus |
| boycott | to avoid purchasing or doing something one disagrees with |
| bloat | to be swollen with air--sometimes one becomes bloated from eating too much food. |
| balmy | mild and pleasant--weather or personality |
| belligerent | disagreeable |
| bonus | extra |
| burden | a heavy responsibility or load |
