archery, n. Associated word: toxophilite.
archives, n. pl. public [records], registers, muniments.
ardent, a. [zealous], [passionate], [fervent], [warm], [enthusiastic], sanguine, [vehement], impassioned; spirituous, alcoholic; [fiery], [hot], [burning], [flagrant], [intense].
ardor, n. [eagerness], [zeal], heartiness, impetuosity, [fervor], [vehemence], empressement, intensity, [warmth]. Antonyms: [indifference], [apathy].
arduous, a. [onerous], [difficult], [laborious], wearisome.
arena, n. amphitheater, [ring], [field].
arguable, a. [debatable], [disputable], [moot], contestable.
argue, v. [reason], [plead], [remonstrate], [expostulate]; [contend], [dispute], controvert, [moot], [discuss]; [prove], evince, [betoken], [indicate], imply, [denote].
arguer n. [reasoner], [disputant], debater, controversialist.
argument, n. [reasoning], [controversy], argumentation, [discussion], [debate], [dispute], disputation, polemic.