ascetic, n. [hermit], [recluse], eremite, anchoret, [solitary]. Antonyms: [voluptuary], [sensualist], sybarite, worldling, [epicure], gormand.
ascribable, a. [attributable], assignable, [chargeable], imputable, referrible.
ascribe, v. [attribute], [assign], impute.
ascription, n. attribution, imputation.
ashamed, a. abashed, confused, mortified, disconcerted. Antonyms: unashamed, [brazen-faced].
ashes, n. pl. cinders; lapilli. Associated words: ashery, mortuary urn, spodomancy, [leach].
ashes of barilla. pulverine.
ashy, a. ashen, cineraceous, cineritious, cinereous.
Asia, n. Associated words: Asiatic, Asiaticism, Eurasian, Eurasiatic, Asian.
ask, v. inquire, [question], interrogate, [quiz], catechize; [request], [solicit], [petition], supplicate, entreat, [desire], [beg], [seek], [beseech], [crave], [implore], importune, dun, [apply]; [require], [demand], [expect], [challenge], [exact], [claim]; [invite], [bid].