Abandon complete lack of inhibition or

restraint.
Abrasive showing little concern for the feelings
of others; harsh.
Abreast up to date with the latest news, ideas,
or information
Abridge shorten (a piece of writing) without
losing the sense.
Abstruse difficult to understand; obscure.
Accentuate to make (something) more prominent
or noticeable
Accord an official agreement or treaty.
Acerbic sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic,
or ironic in temper, mood, or tone
Acquisitive excessively interested in acquiring
money or material things.
Activism the policy or action of using vigorous
campaigning to bring about political
or social change.
Acumen superior insight; quickness and
shrewdness of judgment, especially in
practical matters.
Acute present or experienced to a severe or
intense degree.
Acute having or showing a perceptive
understanding or insight; shrewd.
Adroit clever or skillful in using the hands or
mind.
Adulation obsequious flattery; excessive
admiration or praise.
Aesthetic concerned with beauty or the
appreciation of beauty.
Affable friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk
 to.
Affectation behavior, speech, or writing that is
artificial and designed to impress.
Aghast filled with horror or shock.
Alacrity brisk and cheerful readiness.
Alienate cause (someone) to feel isolated or
estranged.
Aloof conspicuously uninvolved and
uninterested, typically through
distaste.
Ambiguity the quality of being open to more than
one interpretation; inexactness.
Ambivalent having mixed feelings or
contradictory ideas about something
or someone.
Ameliorate make (something bad or
unsatisfactory) better, improve
Amiable having or displaying a friendly and
pleasant manner.
Amuse cause (someone) to find something
funny; entertain.
Anachronism belonging to a period other than that
being portrayed.
Antagonistic showing or feeling active opposition
or hostility toward someone or
something.
Antedate precede in time; come before
(something) in date.
Antiquity the ancient past, especially the period
before the middle ages.
Antithesis a contrast or opposition between two
things.
Apathy lack of interest, enthusiasm, or
 concern.
Aplomb complete and confident composure or
self-assurance
Apologist a person who offers an argument in
defense of something controversial.
Apposite apt in the circumstances or in relation
to something.
Appropriate take (something) for one's own use,
typically without the owner's
permission.
Arbitrary based on random choice or personal
whim, rather than any reason or
system.
Arcane understood by few; mysterious or
secret.
Arduous involving or requiring strenuous
effort; difficult and tiring.
Articulate (of a person or a person's words)
having or showing the ability to speak
fluently and coherently.
Assertive having or showing a confident and
forceful personality.
Assiduous showing great care and perseverance.
Astonish surprise or impress (someone) greatly.
Astound shock or greatly surprise.
Attainment a thing achieved, especially a skill or
educational achievement.
Attribute regard something as being caused by
(someone or something).
Augment make (something) greater by adding to
it; increase.
Austerity extreme plainness and simplicity of
style or appearance.
Aversion a strong dislike or disinclination.
Avert prevent or ward off (an undesirable
occurrence).
Banal so lacking in originality as to be
obvious and boring.
Banish send (someone) away from a country
or place as an official punishment.
Bearing relation; relevance.
Befriend act as a friend to (someone) by
offering help or support.
Beguile charm or enchant (someone),
sometimes in a deceptive way.
Beguile trick (someone) into doing something.
Beguile help (time) pass pleasantly.
Beholden owing thanks or having a duty to
someone in return for help or a
service.
Belie (of an appearance) fail to give a true
notion or impression of (something);
disguise or contradict.
Bemuse puzzle, confuse, or bewilder
(someone).
Benign harmless, kind, gentle
Betray unintentionally reveal; be evidence of.
Bias prejudice in favor of or against one
thing, person, or group compared with
another, usually in a way considered
to be unfair.
Blemish spoil the appearance of (something)
that is otherwise aesthetically perfect.
Blight have a severely detrimental effect on.
Blithe showing a casual and cheerful
indifference considered to be callous
 or improper.
Blunt (of a person or remark)
uncompromisingly forthright.
Bogus not genuine or true; fake.
Bolster support or strengthen; prop up.
Boon a thing that is helpful or beneficial.
Braggart a person who boasts about
achievements or possessions.
Brandish wave or flourish (something,
especially a weapon) as a threat or in
anger or excitement.
Brazen bold and without shame. endure an
embarrassing or difficult situation by
behaving with apparent confidence
and lack of shame.
Brevity concise and exact use of words in
writing or speech.
Bridle bring (something) under control; curb.
Bucolic relating to the pleasant aspects of the
countryside and country life.
Buoyancy an optimistic and cheerful disposition.
Calamitous involving calamity; catastrophic or
disastrous.
Callous feeling or showing no sympathy for
others
Calumny a false and slanderous statement.
Canny having or showing shrewdness and
good judgment, especially in money
or business matters.
Canonize treat or regard as being above
reproach or of great significance.
Caprice a sudden and unaccountable change of
mood or behavior.
Catastrophe an event causing great and often
sudden damage or suffering; a
disaster.
Cerebral intellectual rather than emotional or
physical.
Check stop or slow down the progress of
(something undesirable).
Cherish protect and care for (someone)
lovingly.
Circumscribe restrict (something) within limits.
Circumstantial pointing indirectly toward someone's
guilt but not conclusively proving it.
Clangor a continuous loud banging or ringing
sound.
Clearheaded alert and thinking logically and
coherently.
Clerical (of a job or person) concerned with or
relating to work in an office,
especially routine documentation and
administrative tasks.
Clerical relating to the clergy.
Cloak hide, cover, or disguise (something).
Clumsy done awkwardly or without skill or
elegance.
Coalesce come together to form one mass or
whole.
Cogent (of an argument or case) clear, logical,
and convincing.
Coherent (of an argument, theory, or policy)
logical and consistent.
Collusion secret or illegal cooperation or
conspiracy, especially in order to
cheat or deceive others.