antiquity

quality of being very old; ancient times;

antiseptic

substance that prevents infection in a wound; ADJ.

antithesis

contrast; direct opposite of or to; ADJ. antithetic or antithetical

antler

bony growth on the head of a deer

anvil

iron block used in hammering out metals

apathy

lack of caring; indifference; lack of concern or interest in important matters; Ex. He was sunk in apathy after his failure; ADJ. apathetic

ape

imitate or mimic (a person’s behavior or manner)

aperture

opening; hole; adjustable opening in a camera that limits the amount of light

apex

tip; summit; climax; highest point

aphasia

loss of speech due to injury or illness

aphorism

pithy maxim or saying; ADJ. aphoristic

apiarist

person who keeps bees

apiary

a place where bees are kept

apiculture

bee-keeping

aplomb

poise; composure in difficult situations; assurance; self-confidence