abbreviate—shorten, make concise
abrasive—harsh, rough, irritating
abstain—refrain, give up, hold back
acclaim—praise, approve, applaud
accumulate—acquire, gain, hoard
accuse—challenge, blame, incriminate (to attribute responsibility)
adaptable—flexible, changeable
adept—skillful, proficient, competent
adhere—attach, stick, follow, uphold
adversary—enemy, opponent, foe, nemesis (an arch enemy)
adverse—bad, negative
aggressive—combative, belligerent (hostile)
agitate—irritate, anger, upset, stir
agreeable—pleasant, likeable, delightful
ambiguous—unclear, vague
ambitious—determined, driven, motivated
ambivalent—indecisive, wishy-washy, unsure
amplify—expand, heighten, enlarge
animated—energetic, lively, spirited
animosity—hostility, resentment, hatred
anomalous—odd, inconsistent, irregular, unusual
anonymous—nameless, unknown, unidentified
antagonize—irritate, bother, annoy
apathy—indifference, unconcern, disregard (lack of interest)
arbitrary—random, chance, inconsistent
arid—dry, barren, parched (lacking water)
attentive—interested, observant, aware
astute— quick-witted, intelligent, smart
atypical—not normal, uncommon, unnatural
audacious—outrageous, bold, daring
audible—perceptible, discernible, distinct (able to be heard)
authentic—original, trustworthy, credible
autonomous—independent, self-governing
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