abHOR

(v) to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply.

syn- detest, despise

ant- admire, cherish

abJURE

(V) to renounce or reject

syn- forswear, retract

ant- affirm, avow

acCEDE

(V) to yield to

syn- consent, concur

ant- demur

acquiESCE

(v) to accept soemthing reluctantly but without protest

syn-consent, agree, assent

ACrid

(adj) harsh in taste or odor

syn- irritating, stinging

ant- gentle, soothing

aDROIT

(adj) skillful, expert in the use of hands or mind

syn-clever, deft

ant- clumsy, inept

aDULterate

(v) to corrupt

syn- contaminate, pollute

ant- purify, purge

ADversary

(n) an enemy or opponent

syn- antagonist, rival

ant- friend, ally

aFFILiated

(adj., part) associated, connected

syn- attached, related

ant- dissociated, unconnected