| A | B |
|---|
| apex | a synonym for "acme" |
| baleful | harmful/malignant/threatening |
| attrition | a gradual reduction or weakening; a rubbing away |
| assail | to attack violently |
| atone | to make up for |
| augment | to make or become greater as in size, quantity, or strength; enlarger |
| acme | the high point; a synonym for "apex" |
| addict | to devote (oneself) habitually or compulsively |
| asinine | silly; stupid |
| abstract | the opposite of "realistic" |
| appease | to soothe or calm |
| armament | military supplies and weapons |
| adherent | a follower of a leader |
