Words beginning with A

A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Ἀρχιμήδης (Arkhimḗdēs), notably borne by Archimedes of Syracuse, an Ancient G…

A sea or other body of water with many islands.

A professional who designs buildings or other structures, or who prepares plans and superintends construction.

The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well prop…

A repository or other place for storing material (such as documents and records) no longer in current use, and usually having histor…

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curved into the shape of a bow.

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Needing or using up much energy; testing powers of endurance.

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plural of area

A city and municipality of Puerto Rico, United States.

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A surname from Spanish [in turn from Basque].

are not (negative auxiliary)

An enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events (sports arena) or other spectacular events; earthen area, o…

plural of areola

The supreme judicial and legislative council of ancient Athens.

A city and district in Arequipa province, Peru, in the south of the country.

plural of are

excellence, goodness; virtue.

A country in South America. Official name: Argentine Republic. Capital: Buenos Aires.

A merchant ship.

As can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent, but without absolute certainty.

for the sake of argument; assuming without deciding; identifying the premises of a hypothetical argument while making it clear that …

plural of argument

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A musical piece written typically for a solo voice with orchestral accompaniment in an opera or cantata.