abase, abased, abasing, abases.transitive verbs
to lower in rank, prestige, or esteem; degrade
abasement.noun

affectation.noun
a show, pretense, or display; behavior that is assumed rather than natural; artificiality; a particular habit, as of speech or dress, adopted to give a false impression

archaic.also.archaical.adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of a much earlier, often more primitive period (an archaic bronze statuette); no longer current or applicable; antiquated.(archaic laws); old; of, relating to, or characteristic of words and language that were once common but are now used chiefly to suggest an earlier style or period
archaically.adverb

agenda.noun,.plural.agendas
a list or program of things to be done or considered; plural of agendum
agendum.noun,.plural.agenda also agendums
something to be done, especially an item on a program or list

artifice.noun
an artful or crafty expedient; a stratagem; subtle but base deception; trickery; cleverness or skill; ingenuity

approximate.adjective
almost exact or correct (the approximate time of arrival); very similar; closely resembling (sketched an approximate likeness)
approximate, approximated, approximating, approximates.verbs
transitive verb use.to come close to; be nearly the same as (this meat substitute approximates the real thing); to bring near
intransitive verb use.to come near or close, as in degree, nature, or quality
approximately.adverb

article.noun
an individual thing or element of a class; a particular.object or item.(an article of clothing; articles of food); a particular section or item of a series in a written document, as in a contract, constitution, or treaty; Grammar
article, articled, articling, articles.transitive verbs
to bind by articles set forth in a contract, such as a contract of apprenticeship (articling to become a lawyer)

abundance.noun
a great or plentiful amount; fullness to overflowing; affluence; wealth

abundant.adjective
occurring in or marked by abundance; plentiful; abounding with; rich (a region abundant in wildlife)
abundantly.adverb

Alexis Carrel, 1873-1944
French-born American surgeon and biologist who won a 1912 Nobel Prize for his work on vascular ligature (tying or binding) and grafting of blood vessels and organs

argot.noun
a specialized vocabulary or set of idioms used by a particular group (medical argot); jargon