| A | B |
|---|
| abase | to lower, degrade |
| abbess | lady superior of a nunnery |
| abbey | dwelling of monks or nuns |
| abbot | superior to monistery |
| abdicate | to give up royal power |
| abed | on a bed |
| aberration | deviation from customary, normal |
| abet | help do evil |
| abeyance | state of suspension or temporary inaction |
| abhorrence | the act of detesting extremely |
| abidance | the act of being faithful or tolerating |
| abject | sunk to a low condition |
| abjure | to recant, renounce under oath |
| ablution | washing or cleansing, usually of the body |
| abnegate | to renounce |
| badger | to pester |
| baffle | to shock or frustrate |
| bailiff | an officer of court having custody of prisoners under arrangement |
| baize | single-colored napped woolen fabric used for table-covers, curtains |
| bale | large package prepared for transportation or storage |
