Pattern: A-------

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against

*preposition* in opposition to.
against

*adverb* in contrast.
abandon

*verb* to leave behind.
amassed

*verb* to gather or collect over time.
anagram

*noun* a word formed by rearranging the letters of another.
abated

*verb* reduced in intensity.
appears

*verb* comes into sight.
alliance

*noun* a union or association.
abnormal

*adjective* deviating from the usual.
advocate

*noun* a person who publicly supports a cause.