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