Astringent (Adj.): 1. Tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue "astringent cosmetic lotions"2. Sour or bitter in taste(N): A drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canalsAtelier (N): Artist’s workmanAtonement (N): 1. Compensation for a wrong2. The act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)Attenuate (V): Become weaker in strength, value or