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- arrivedverb
Past tense and past participle of "arrive": reached a destination.
- arrivesverb
Third person singular present of "arrive": reaches a destination.
- arrivingverb
Present participle of "arrive": reaching a destination.
- arrogancenoun
The quality of being arrogant; an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
- arrogantadjective
Having or showing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
- arrownoun
A projectile with a pointed tip, shot from a bow.
- arrowsnoun
Plural of "arrow": multiple projectiles shot from a bow.
- arsenoun
**(British, vulgar)** The buttocks or bottom.
- arseholenoun
**(British, vulgar)** The anus.
- arsenalnoun
A collection of weapons and military equipment.
- arsonnoun
The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property.
- artnoun
The expression of creative skill and imagination, typically in visual form.
- arterynoun
A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body.
- arthurnoun
A male given name of Celtic origin.
- articlenoun
A piece of writing on a specific subject in a newspaper, magazine, or website.
- articlesnoun
Plural of "article": multiple pieces of writing.
- artienoun
A diminutive form of the male given name Arthur.
- artifactnoun
An object made by a human being, typically of historical or cultural interest.
- artifactsnoun
Plural of "artifact": multiple objects made by humans.
- artificialadjective
Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally.
- artillerynoun
Large-caliber guns used in warfare on land.
- artistnoun
A person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings.
- artisticadjective
Having or showing skill and imagination in creating art.
- artistsnoun
Plural of "artist": multiple people who create art.
- artsnoun
Plural of "art": various forms of creative expression.
- arturonoun
A male given name, the Spanish and Italian form of Arthur.
- artworknoun
A painting, drawing, or other piece of creative work.
- aryannoun
**(Historical/Linguistic)** A member of the peoples who spoke the parent language of the Indo-European family.
- asconjunction
To the same degree or amount; equally.
- asapadverb
As soon as possible; without delay.
- ashnoun
The powdery residue left after burning something.
- ashamedadjective
Feeling embarrassed, guilty, or distressed because of one's actions or characteristics.
- ashesnoun
Plural of "ash": the powdery residue left after burning.
- ashleynoun
A given name, used for both males and females, more common for females in recent decades.
- ashoreadverb
To or on the shore or land from the water.
- ashtraynoun
A small container or dish for collecting tobacco ash and cigarette butts.
- asianoun
The largest continent, located in the Eastern Hemisphere.
- asianadjective
Relating to Asia or its peoples, languages, or cultures.
- asideadverb
To one side; out of the way.
- askverb
Say something to obtain information or a response.
- askedverb
Past tense and past participle of "ask."
- askingverb
Present participle of "ask": saying something to obtain information.
- asksverb
Third person singular present of "ask": says something to obtain information.
- asleepadjective
In a state of sleep; sleeping.
- aspectnoun
A particular part or feature of something.
- aspectsnoun
Plural of "aspect": multiple parts or features of something.
- aspirinnoun
A common medicine (acetylsalicylic acid) used to reduce pain, fever, and inflammation.
- assnoun
A donkey or similar animal.
- assailantnoun
A person who physically attacks another.
- assassinnoun
A person who murders a prominent person, especially for political or ideological reasons.