any [one or more of no special kind] I do not have any plans to leave town.
apologize [to express regret for a mistake or accident for which one accepts responsibility] Do not apologize for someone else's mistake.
appeal [(1) to take to a higher court, person or group for a decision; (2) to call on somebody for help] I have appealed the decision to a higher court. (1) The aid organization appealed for more food and water for flood victims. (2)
appear [(1) to show oneself; (2) to come into sight; (3) to seem] The actor appeared on television for the first time. (1) The ship appeared as the fog lifted. (2) The farmer appeared to be very tired. (3)
appoint [(1) to name; (2) to choose] The owner appointed John to head the new business. (1) The president can appoint a judge to the new court. (2)
approve [(1) to agree with; (2) to agree to support] The bank approved my loan. (1) I approve of your proposal. (2)
archeology [the scientific study of past human life and activities] He studied archeology in college.
area [any place or part of it] My friend lives in this area.
argue [(1) to offer reasons for or against something; (2) to dispute; (3) to disagree] The President argued for more aid to schools. (1) They argued all day but could not find agreement. (2) George and Al love to argue about politics. (3)
arms [(1) military equipment; (2) weapons] The rebels got most of their arms by taking them from soldiers. (1) We are very concerned about the spread of nuclear arms. (2)
army [military ground forces] The army fights on the ground.
around [on every side (of)] She drove around in her new car.
arrest [(1) to seize a person for legal action; (2) to take as a prisoner] The judge ordered police to arrest him because he refused to come to court. (1) The police arrested the violent demonstrators. (2)
arrive [to come to a place, especially at the end of a trip] The president arrived in Tokyo for an official visit.
art [expressions or creations by humans, such as paintings, music, writing or statues] Much of the art included paintings stolen during World War II.
