abbreviate
Shorten,abridge
abstinence
act of refraing from
adulation
high praise
adversity
misfortune
aesthetic
pertaining to beauty
amicable
agreeable
anachronistic
out-of-date
anecdote
short account of event
anonymous
nameless
antagonist
opponent
arid
extremely dry
assiduous
hard-working
asylum
sanctuary
benevolent
friendly, helpful
camaraderie
trust among friends
censure
to criticize harshly
circuitous
indirect, roundabout
clairvoyant
able to see the future
collaborate
to work together
compassion
sympathy, mercy