| A | B |
|---|
| abbreviate | (v) to shorten |
| abstinence | (n) the act of refraining from pleasureable activity |
| adulation | (n) high praise |
| adversity | (n) misfortune, an unfavorable turn of events |
| aesthetic | (adj) pertaining to beauty or the arts |
| amicable | (adj) friendly,agreeable |
| anachronistic | (adj) out-of-date, not attributed to the correct historical period |
| anecdote | (n) short,usually funny account of an event |
| anonymous | (adj) nameless, without a disclosed identity |
| arid | (adj) extremely dry or deathly boring |
| antagonist | (n) foe, opponent |
| assiduous | (adj) persistent, hard-working |
| asylum | (n) sanctuary, shelter, a place of refuge |
| benevolent | (adj) friendly and helpful |
| camaraderie | (n) trust, sociability amongst friends |
| censure | (v) to criticize harshly, to reprimand |
| circuitous | (adj) indirect, taking the longest route |
| clairvoyant | (adj) exceptionally insightful, able to foresee the future |
| collaborate | (v) to cooperate, work together |
| compassion | (n) sympathy, helpfulness or mercy |
