also-ran-analogous
alternative
the choice between two possibilities; a situation presenting such a choice
amend
to alter, modify, improve; change for the better
amass
to gather or accumulate
ameliorate
to make better
amplify
to make larger, louder, or more powerful
amid
surrounded by; in the middle of
amenity
a comfortable, pleasant feature
altercation
a vehement argument, a heated quarrel
amenable
agreeable, pleasant, willing to give in to the wishes of another
altar
an elevated structure, as a mound or platform where religious rites are performed
ambulatory
capable of walking
analogous
comparable; similar or equivalent
ambiguous
confusing; unclear as to meaning
altruism
devotion to helping others; selflessness
amiable
friendly, agreeable
amity
friendship, good will, harmony
amorous
full of love; relating to love
amalgam
fusion; compound; a blend of different things
anachronism
incongruity; something out of time or place in history
ambivalence
indecision; experiencing contradictory emotions
amoral
lacking a sense of right and wrong; without moral feelings
ambiance
mood, feeling; general atmosphere
also-ran
one who is defeated in a race, election, or other competition; loser
amnesty
political pardon
amicable
possessing or showing friendliness or good will; peacable