| A | B |
| Affable | Friendly, good natured, easy to talk to |
| Alliance | A relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or quality |
| Anecdote | A short and amusing at interesting story about a real incident or person |
| Antagonist | A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something |
| Protagonist | The leading good character or a major character |
| Analyze | Examine in detail, especially for purposes of explanation and interpretation |
| Avert | Turn away (ones eyes or thoughts); prevent or ward off |
| Accentuate | Make more noticeable or prominent |
| Ambiguous | Open to more than one interpretation, having a double meaning;unclear |
| Ardent | Enthusiastic or passionate |
| Aspire | Direct ones hopes or ambitions toward achieving something |