| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| abed | in bed |
| abeyance | suspension; temporary cessation |
| abnegate | refuse or deny oneself; to give up (rights, claims, etc.) |
| aborning | (while) being produced or born |
| abscond | to depart secretly |
| accede | to agree or assent; to become a party |
| acclimate | to accustom or become accustomed to a new climate, environment, or situation |
| acerbic | sharp, biting, or acid in temper, expression, or tone |
| acme | the highest point of something |
| acrid | bitter; sharp and harsh |
| acumen | quickness or keenness of perception or discernment |
| adamant | not susceptible to persuasion; unyielding |
| adventitious | added extrinsically; not essentially inherent |
| aegis | a shield |
| affable | easy to speak to; gracious |
| aggrandize | to make or make appear great or greater |
| aggress | to make an attack |
| agon | conflict; struggle |
| agrestic | pertaining to fields or the country |
| alfresco | outdoor; outdoors |
| algorithm | a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem |
| alpenglow | a reddish glow seen near sunset or sunrise on the summits of mountains |
| amanuensis | one employed to take dictation or to copy manuscripts |
| ambuscade | an ambush; to ambush |
| amity | friendly relations; friendship |
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