| 201 | alleviate | to make easier to endure, lessen |
| 202 | alliance | the state of being allied, the act of allying or uniting |
| 203 | allocate | to assign or plot |
| 204 | allot | to distribute by lot |
| 205 | alloy | to mix |
| 206 | allude | to refer casually or indirectly |
| 207 | allure | to invite by something flattering or acceptable, to entice |
| 208 | allusion | an indirect reference, a hint, a reference to something |
| 209 | alluvion | overflow, flood |
| 210 | ally | to unite, or form a connection between |
| 211 | almanac | a book or table listing nautical, astronomical, etc. Events |
| 212 | aloft | in or into the air |
| 213 | aloof | reserved and remote, physically or emotionally distant |
| 214 | altar | a table or similar flat-topped structure for religious rites |
| 215 | alter | to change the form or structure of |
| 216 | alteration | the act of making different |
| 217 | altercate | to argue, quarrel or wrangle with someone |
| 218 | alternate | to perform by turns or in succession, interchange regularly |
| 219 | alternative | relating to a choice between two or more possibilities |
| 220 | altitude | the height measured from sea level up to any given point |
| 221 | alto | a musical section higher than tenor and lower than soprano |
| 222 | altruism | regard for others, both natural and moral, kindness |
| 223 | amalgam | a combination of different things |
| 224 | amalgamate | blend, merge |
| 225 | amass | to collect into a mass or heap |
| 226 | amateur | non-professional |
| 227 | amatory | of or relating to love |
| 228 | ambiance | mood, quality, atmosphere |
| 229 | ambidextrous | having equal ability in both hands |
| 230 | ambiguous | to be vague, non-specific |
| 231 | ambitious | possessing, or controlled by ambition |
| 232 | ambivalent | experiencing contradictory feelings, beliefs, or motivations |
| 233 | amble | slow walk, stroll |
| 234 | ambrosial | succulently sweet or fragrant |
| 235 | ambulance | emergency vehicle that transports sick or injured people |
| 236 | ambulate | to relocate one's self under the power of one's own legs |
| 237 | ambush | to act of lying in concealment as to attack by surprise |
| 238 | ameliorate | to make or become better, to improve |
| 239 | amenable | open to influence or advice, agreeable |
| 240 | amend | to make better, to change |
| 241 | amenity | pleasantness |
| 242 | americanism | a trait particuliar to the us or its citizens |
| 243 | amiable | friendly, sociable |
| 244 | amicable | peaceable, characterized by showing goodwill |
| 245 | amiss | wrong, faulty, out of order, improper |
| 246 | amity | the cooperative and supportive relationship between people |
| 247 | amnesty | to grant a pardon (to a group) |
| 248 | amoral | being neither moral nor immoral |
| 249 | amorous | inclined to love, having a propensity to love |
| 250 | amorphous | lacking definite form |
| 251 | amour | a love affair |
| 252 | ampere | the base si unit of electrical current |
| 253 | ampersand | the symbol "&" |
| 254 | amphibious | able to live in water and on land |
| 255 | amphitheater | a semi-circular acoustic backdrop for an outdoor venue |
| 256 | ample | large, great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk, spacious |
| 257 | amplitude | the measure of something's size, largeness, magnitude |
| 258 | amply | abundantly |
| 259 | amputate | to surgically remove a part of the body, especially a limb |
| 260 | amusement | entertainment |
| 261 | anachronism | a chronological mistake, the erroneous dating of an event |
| 262 | anagram | a word/phrase formed from another rearranging its letters |
| 263 | analgesic | of or relating to analgesia, anodyne |
| 264 | analogous | corresponding to something else, bearing some resemblance |
| 265 | analogy | similarity between like features of two things |
| 266 | analyst | someone who analyzes |
| 267 | analyze | to subject to analysis |
| 268 | anarchy | a state of society without government or law |
| 269 | anathema | a person or thing detested or loathed |
| 270 | anatomy | the art of studying the different parts of an organized body |
| 271 | ancestry | condition as to ancestors, ancestral lineage |
| 272 | ancillary | subordinate, secondary, auxiliary, accessory |
| 273 | anecdote | a short account of a history, usually amusing |
| 274 | anemia | a medical condition of too little hemoglobin |
| 275 | anemometer | a device to measure wind speed |
| 276 | anesthesia | a method of preventing sensation, used to eliminate pain |
| 277 | anew | over again |
| 278 | angelic | belonging to, resembling, or proceeding from, angels |
| 279 | anglo-saxon | native or inhabitant of england prior to the norman conquest |
| 280 | anglophobia | fear or dislike of england |
| 281 | anguish | to suffer pain |
| 282 | angular | relating to an angle or angles, having an angle or angles |
| 283 | anhydrous | free from water |
| 284 | animadversion | a criticism, a critical remark |
| 285 | animalcule | an older term for a microscopic animal or protozoan |
| 286 | animate | to impart motion or the appearance of motion to |
| 287 | animosity | strong hostility |
| 288 | animus | the basic impulses and instincts which govern one's actions |
| 289 | annal | occurring once a year |
| 290 | annex | to add something to another, to incorporate into |
| 291 | annihilate | to reduce to nothing, to destroy, to eradicate |
| 292 | annotate | to add annotation |
| 293 | annuity | a specified income payable at stated intervals for period |
| 294 | annul | to formally revoke the validity of |
| 295 | annunciation | the act of announcing something |
| 296 | anode | electrode of an electrochemical cell where oxidation occurs |
| 297 | anoint | to rub or sprinkle on |
| 298 | anomalous | deviating from what is standard, expected or normal |
| 299 | anomaly | a deviation from a rule or from what is regarded as normal |
| 300 | anonymity | the quality or state of being anonymous, anonymousness |
| 301 | antagonism | a strong natural dislike or hatred, antipathy |
| 302 | ante | risks, stakes |
| 303 | antecede | to go before, to precede |
| 304 | antechamber | a small room used as an entryway area to a larger room |
| 305 | antedate | to occur before an event or time, to predate |
| 306 | antediluvian | old, ancient |
| 307 | antemeridian | of or relating to morning, that happens in the morning |
| 308 | antemundane | being or occurring prior to the creation of the world |
| 309 | antenatal | occurring or existing before birth |
| 310 | anterior | before in place |
| 311 | anteroom | a waiting room, a small room before a larger one |
| 312 | anthology | a book or collection of writings |
| 313 | anthracite | a slow-burning coal |
| 314 | anthropocentric | giving preference to humans above all other considerations |
| 315 | anthropoid | having characteristics of a human being |
| 316 | anthropology | the holistic scientific and social study of humanity |
| 317 | anthropomorphous | resembling a human being |
| 318 | antic | a ludicrous or extravagant gesture |
| 319 | antichrist | one who works against the teachings of christ |
| 320 | antidepressant | a substance that is used in the treatment of mood disorders |
| 321 | antidote | a remedy to counteract the effects of poison |
| 322 | antigen | a toxin that induces an immune response in the body |
| 323 | antilogy | a contradiction in related terms or ideas |
| 324 | antipathy | a deep seated feeling of dislike |
| 325 | antiphon | a devotional piece of music sung responsively |
| 326 | antiphony | alternate, responsive singing by a two part choir |
| 327 | antipodes | any two places that are on opposite sides of the earth |
| 328 | antiquary | a person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques |
| 329 | antiquate | to cause to become old or obsolete |
| 330 | antique | of, or belonging to the past, not modern |
| 331 | antiseptic | of, or relating to antisepsis, or the use of antiseptics |
| 332 | antislavery | opposed to the practice of slavery |
| 333 | antispasmodic | referring to something that suppresses spasms, like a drug |
| 334 | antistrophe | the second section of an ancient Greek choral ode |
| 335 | antithesis | a proposition diametrically opposite of another proposition |
| 336 | antitoxin | a substance, formed in the body, that counters a toxin |
| 337 | antonym | a word which has the opposite meaning of another |
| 338 | anxious | greatly concerned, respecting something future or unknown |
| 339 | apartheid | any system that separates people according to race |
| 340 | apathy | complete lack of emotion or motivation about something |
| 341 | aperture | an opening or gap in something |
| 342 | apex | the highest point of something |
| 343 | aphorism | a saying embodying a general truth |
| 344 | apiary | a place where bees and their hives are kept |
| 345 | aplomb | self-confidence, poise, composure |
| 346 | apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity |
| 347 | apogee | the point in orbit around Earth when the object is farthest |
| 348 | apolitical | having no interest or involvement in politics |
| 349 | apostasy | the renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs |
| 350 | apostate | a person who forsakes his religion, cause, party |
| 351 | apostle | a missionary, or leader of a religious mission |
| 352 | apothecary | a person who makes and provides/sells drugs and/or medicines |
| 353 | apothegm | a short, witty, instructive saying, an aphorism or maxim |
| 354 | apotheosis | the fact or action of becoming or making into a god |
| 355 | appalling | causing dismay or horror |
| 356 | apparent | capable of being seen, or easily seen |
| 357 | apparition | a supernatural appearance of a person or thing, like a ghost |
| 358 | appease | pacify or placate |
| 359 | appellate | describing something that is appealed to |
| 360 | append | to add as supplement or in addition |
| 361 | appertain | to relate to |
| 362 | applicable | suitable for application, relevant, appropriate |
| 363 | application | the act of putting to a special use or purpose |
| 364 | apportion | to divide and distribute portions of a whole |
| 365 | apposite | appropriate, relevant, well-suited, fit |
| 366 | appraise | to assess the value or quality of |
| 367 | apprehend | to take or seize, to take hold of |
| 368 | apprehensive | anticipating something with anxiety or fear |
| 369 | apprentice | a person who's learning a trade from a skilled employer |
| 370 | apprise | to notify, or to make aware, to inform |
| 371 | approbation | approval |
| 372 | appropriate | suitable or fitting for a particular purpose |
| 373 | appurtenance | an appendage added to something else |
| 374 | apropos | of an appropriate or pertinent nature |
| 375 | aptitude | natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill |
| 376 | aquatic | relating to water |
| 377 | aqueduct | a small canal containing fluid |
| 378 | aqueous | consisting mostly of water |
| 379 | arable | suitable for cultivation, such as by ploughing |
| 380 | arbiter | a person empowered to make decisions |
| 381 | arbitrary | random, not based on reason or system |
| 382 | arbitrate | to judge, to umpire |
| 383 | arbitrator | a person delegated the authority to settle a dispute |
| 384 | arbor | a shady sitting place, usually in a park or garden |
| 385 | arboreal | of or relating to trees |
| 386 | arboriculture | the cultivation of trees and shrubs |
| 387 | arcade | a row of arches |
| 388 | arcane | known or understood by very few |
| 389 | archaeology | the scientific study of historic or prehistoric peoples |
| 390 | archaic | of or characterized by antiquity |
| 391 | archangel | a powerful angel that leads many other angels |
| 392 | archbishop | a senior bishop who is in charge of an archdiocese |
| 393 | archdeacon | (anglican,eastern orthodox) a senior administrative official |
| 394 | archetype | the original model from which all similar things are copied |
| 395 | archipelago | a cluster of island |
| 396 | archive | any extensive record or collection of data |
| 397 | ardent | intensely devoted, fervent, passionate |
| 398 | ardor | passion |
| 399 | arduous | difficult and tiring |
| 400 | aria | a musical piece written for a solo voice with accompaniment |