1. Abscond (v.) hide, run secretly β€” Since he committed murder he has been absconding.

  2. Affray (n.) public brawl β€” The timely action of the police averted serious mishap of the affray between the two communities.

  3. Annihilate (v.) destroy β€” The use of nuclear weapons is likely to annihilate humanity.

  4. Affable (adj.) amiable, pleasing β€” His affable manners always win him admiration in the society.

  5. Amplify (v.) enlarge β€” The students requested the teacher to amplify upon the point under discussion.

  6. Amalgamate (v.) combine, unite in one body β€” The two firms were amalgamated under the Chairmanship of Mr. Imran Khan.

  7. Appease (v.) pacify, soothe β€” Every political party tries to appease the minorities to create its own vote bank.

  8. Apprise (v.) inform β€” The Minister was apprised of the dangerous situation.

  9. Arduous (adj.) hard, strenuous β€” A journey from Tehran to Taftan is very arduous.

  10. Apprehend (v.) arrest, fear β€” Everybody apprehends trouble in the city on account of the abduction of an industrialist.

  11. Ameliorate (v.) improve β€” Unless we ameliorate the condition of the working class, we cannot expect the prosperity of the country.

  12. Adulation (n.) praise, flattery β€” False adulation of the leaders by their followers is a common practice these days.

  13. Animosity (n.) active enmity β€” Animosity between the two leaders has embittered the relations, between the two communities.

  14. Audacity (n.) boldness β€” He is feared for his audacity and unyielding attitude.

  15. Amnesty (n.) general pardon β€” On the birth day of the Prince, the King granted amnesty to the prisoners.