apprehension (ap're-hen'shun), a taking hold of; anxiety.
apprise (a-priz'), inform.
approbation (ap'ro-ba'shun), liking; consent.
approximate (a-prok'si-mat), approach; nearly exact.
arabesque (ar'a-besk'), a kind of ornament, brought to high perfection by Arabian artists and consisting of lines, figures, fruits, flowers, and men variously grouped.
Arachthus (a-rak'thus), the ancient name of a river in Greece; modern Arta.
arbiter (ar'bi-ter), one appointed to determine a controversy; umpire.
architect (ar'ki-tekt), one who is skilled in planning, designing, and constructing buildings.
Ardennes (ar-den'),
ardent (ar'dent), burning; passionate.