annals (an'alz), historical records. anon (a-non'), in a little while. anticipate (an-tis'i-pat), count upon in advance; foresee. antique (an-tek'), old. antiquity (an-tik'wi-ti), great age apathetic (ap'a-thet'ik), without feeling. apathy (ap'a-thi), lack of feeling. apex (a'peks), summit; point. apology (a-pol'e-ji), an acknowledgment for some injurious act; an excuse. Apolonius (ap-po-lo'ni-us), a philosopher and wonder-worker who lived at about the same time as Christ. apostrophe (a-pos'tro-fe), a speech or address to some person or thing absent or present. Apostrophe to the Ocean, appalling (a-pol'ing), terrifying. apparel (a-par'el), clothing. apparent (a-par'ent), clear, plainly to be seen. appealing (a-pel'ing), calling for aid or sympathy. 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. ardor (ar'der), heat; zeal. arduous (ar'du-us), hard, difficult. arena (a-re'na), the sanded area in the central part of a Roman amphitheater. argosy (ar'go-si), a large merchant vessel. argument (ar'gu-ment), proof or reasons in a controversy. Armada (ar-ma'da), armament (ar'ma-ment), arms, ships and other equipment for war. aroma (a-ro'ma), fragrance; a spicy perfume. array (a-ra'), clothe; an orderly collection. arrogance (ar'e-gans), pride with contempt of others. artifice (ar'ti-fis), workmanship; artful trick. artisan (ar'ti-zan), one skilled in some art or trade. ascertain (as'er-tan'), learn for certain. Ashur (a'shoor), askance (a-skans'), sideways. aspect (as'pekt), look. asperse (as-purs'), sprinkle; defame. asphodel (as'fo-del), a lily, in Greek mythology the special flower of the dead. The English daffodil is derived from this Greek word. aspiration (as'pi-ra'shun), strong wish, high desire. assail (a-sal'), attack violently. assailant (a-sal'ant), one who attacks. assault (a-solt'), a violent attack. assemblage (a-sem'blaj), a company of people gathered together. assiduity (as'i-du'i-ti), constant attention; industry. assiduous (a-sid'u-us), busy; persevering. assign (a-sin'), give over. Assyria (a-sir'i-a), an ancient state in Asia, east of the Tigris river. astern (a-sturn'), in the rear part of the ship. astounding (as-tound'mg), astonishing. asunder (a-sun'der), apart. Atchafalaya (ach'a-fa-li'a), an outlet of the Red and Mississippi rivers in southern Louisiana.