| A | B |
| absolve | to find innocent or blameless |
| adamant | not giving in; stubborn |
| amiable | friendly; pleasant; good-natured |
| amoral | lacking a moral sense; without good values |
| animosity | bitter hostility |
| antagonist | an opponent; one who opposes or competes |
| eccentric | odd; differing from what is customary |
| encounter | a brief or unexpected meeting |
| epitome | a perfect example of something |
| malign | to speak evil of someone |