askance, adv. [sidewise], obliquely, askant, [askew], [asquint].
asker, n. [petitioner], inquirer, [questioner], solicitor, solicitant, suitor, supplicant, postulant.
askew, adv. [awry], [askance], [asquint], obliquely, [sidewise], askant.
asking, n. [petition], [solicitation], [inquiry], [quiz], interrogation, [question], [instance], entreaty, supplication, [request], importunity, [application], imploration, [invitation].
aslant, adv. obliquely.
aspect, n. [appearance], [look]; [view], [scene], prospect; [position], [posture].
aspiring, a. [ambitious], emulous, aspirant.
asquint, adv. obliquely, [awry], [askance], [askew].
ass, n. [donkey], [jackass]. Associated word: bray.
assail, v. [attack], [assault], oppugn; asperse, [defame], [vilify], malign.