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ardent a. characterized by intensity of feeling

apprehension n. fear of future evil, trepidation

appease v. cause to grow calm or subside

apathy n. lack of concern, esp. about things that others find important

antipathy n. deep-seated dislike

animosity n. active ill will

anachronism n. something out of placce chronologically, not in its proper historical period

amorphous a. lacking shape or definition

ambinalence n. state of having conflicting emotional attitudes

allusion n. indirect or hinted reference

alacrity n. cheerful readiness to respond

adulation n. excessive admiration

adroit a. having skill or resourcefulness in coping with situations

acrimonious a. bitter in words or manner

acquiesce v. agree without protesting

accolade n. award, praise, expression of approval

abstruse a. difficult to understand

abstemious a. temperate, restrained, sparing in eating and dringing