abate
to lessen in violence or intensity
abet
to aid
abjure
renounce, give up
abode
dwelling, home, residence
accord
agreement, harmony
acrid
bitter, burning, harsh, pungent
acute
New, usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite of chronic
adamant
hard, stubborn
adept
adj: skilled, proficient; n: someone who is skilled
adjacent
near, close, bordering
adjunct
something added, conjoined
adroit
skilled, dexterous
advocate
to speak in favor of
affable
friendly, warm, genial, sociable
affliction
anything causing great suffering
agile
nimble, quick
akin
of the same kind, related