auspicious indicating favorable circumstances and good luck
asbestos a fibrous substance that does not burn
spasm a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
asepsis the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms
Erasmus Dutch humanist and theologian who was the leading Renaissance scholar of northern Europe; although his criticisms of the Roman Catholic Church led to the Reformation, he opposed violence and condemned Martin Luther (1466-1536)
auspices kindly endorsement and guidance
spacious having ample room
Dos Passos United States novelist remembered for his portrayal of life in the United States (1896-1970)
especially to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
espresso strong coffee made by forcing hot water through coffee beans
osmosis diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane
espouse choose and follow a theory, idea, policy, etc.
asparagus plant with long green stems that is eaten as a vegetable
asbestosis lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particles
especial surpassing what is common or usual or expected
spikemoss any of numerous fern allies of the genus Selaginella
escapism tendency to use fantasy to retreat from unpleasant realities
espousal the act of expressing support or approval
dispossess deprive someone of something, especially property
anaplasmosis a disease of cattle that is transmitted by cattle ticks