| analogy | comparison |
| analysis | examination of something |
| anarchy | lawlessness |
| apathy | lack of emotion |
| arbitrary | whimsical |
| arrogant | overly proud |
| articulate | to speak distinctly |
| augment | to add to |
| authentic | genuine |
| baffle | to perplex |
| benevolent | intending to do good |
| bias | prejudice |
| censor | to ban |
| censure | an official reprimand |
| circumlocution | to evade with words |