| A | B |
| abhor | verb; to feel hatred or disgust toward something; to loathe |
| abrasive | noun or adjective: a substance used for grinding; an irritant; causing irritation |
| accessible | adjective: easy to obtain, approach, or enter |
| acclaim | noun or verb: loud applause; praise; to applaud |
| acknowledge | verb: to admit; to recognize the rights or authority of |
| adage | noun: an old saying; a proverb |
| addicted | adjective; given up to a habit or compulsion; "hooked" |
| adversary | noun: an opponent; an enemy |
| advocate | noun or verb: one who argues for a cause; a defender; to support |
| affected | adjective: influenced; stirred emotionally |