 Aborigines – The original inhabitants of a country

 Abridged – An edition of a book which has been condensed

 Acclimatize – To accustom oneself in new climate

 Actuary – Someone who is versed in the interpretation of numerical data

 Acquittal – Setting a person free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other
legal process

 Adolescence – The period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood

 Aeronautics – The study of the science of flight

 Agenda – A list of headings of the business to be transacted at a meeting

 Agnostic – A person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or
nature of God

 Altruist – A person who is unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others

 Ambassador – One who represents a state in a foreign country

 Ambidextrous – A person who can use both hands equally well

 Ambivalent – Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

 Amphibian – Animals which live both on land and water

 Anonymous – (Of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name

 Anteroom – A small room, especially a waiting room, that leads into a larger room

 Antidote – A remedy to counteract the effects of poison

 Antipathy – A deep-seated dislike of something or someone

 Antiseptic – A substance that kills germs and harmful bacteria

 Apostate – A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle

 Apprentice – A person, usually young, who works for an employer for a fixed period of time in
order to learn the particular skills needed in their job

 Aquarium – A place where fishes are kept

 Archaic – Words used in ancient time but no longer in general use now

 Archives – An place where government or public records are kept

 Astronomer – One who is skilled in the study of celestial bodies

 Atheist – A person who does not believe in god

 Autobiography – A life history written by oneself