| A | B |
|---|
| abstract | theoretical; not concrete |
| acquiesce | to assent; to agree without protesting |
| adamant | not capable of being swayed from a course |
| adversary | opponent; foe |
| advocate | to urge; to plead for |
| aesthetic | dealing with appreciation of the beautiful |
| affable | courteous; genial |
| altruistic | unselfishly generous |
| amass | to accumulate a large quantity |
| ambiguous | unclear or doubtful in meaning |
| ambivalent | contradictory |
| ameliorate | to improve |
| amiable | friendly; genial |
| amorphous | without a defined shape or form |
| anarchist | person who advocates abolishing governmental authority |
| antagonistic | hostile; opposed |
| apathy | lack of caring |
| appease | to pacify; to soothe |
| apprehensive | fearful; anxious |
| arbitrary | unreasonable or capricious |
| arrogant | proud; haughty |
| articulate | effective; distinct |
| assuage | to ease; to lessen (pain) |
| audacious | bold; fearlessly daring |
| austere | stern; severe; lacking luxuries |
