Versatile means able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities. An Autodidact is self-taught. A Linguist studies languages. Eloquent means good at persuading.

Anthropology is the study of human societies and cultures and their development. An Anthology is a collection of poems. Astrology studies the influence of stars. Astronomy is the science of heavenly bodies.

Alchemy was the medieval forerunner of chemistry, concerned with the transmutation of matter, in particular with attempts to convert base metals into gold. Albumen is egg white. An Alibi is a plea of being elsewhere. Astrology studies the influence of stars.