| A | B |
| anarchist | someone who hates all forms of government |
| anthropology | the study of ancient people and how they lived |
| archaic | too old to be useful |
| astrolabe | an ancient tool for measuring stars |
| astrology | the belief that human lives are influenced directly by the stars |
| astronomical | extremely large in quantity or number |
| automaton | a person who works without thinking |
| autonomous | totally independent of outside help |
| archetype | an original or ancient model; a perfect example of something |
| biodegradable | capable of rotting |
| misanthrope | someone who hates people |
| symbiotic | living or working together to the benefit of both |