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arrhenius
nounC2
/əˈriːnɪəs/A proper noun referring to Svante Arrhenius, a Swedish scientist known for his theories on electrolytic dissociation and the greenhouse effect.
arrhenotoky
nounVery Low
/ˌærɪˈnɒtəki/A form of parthenogenesis in which unfertilized eggs develop into males.
arrhythmia
nounLow (specialist/medical)
/əˈrɪðmɪə/An irregular, abnormal, or absent heartbeat, deviating from the normal sinus rhythm.
arriaga
nounVery Low
/ˌæriˈɑːɡə/A proper noun, most commonly a surname of Basque origin. In specific contexts, it can refer to a historical person or place.
arricciato
nounVery Low / Specialized
/ˌærɪˈtʃɑːtəʊ/Curled, frizzed, or crimped (referring to hair).
arriccio
nounC1/C2
/əˈrɪtʃoʊ/A technical term from Italian, used primarily in art conservation and fresco painting to denote the rough, second preparatory plaster layer applied to a wall before painting.
arride
verb-transitiveObsolete/Extremely Rare
/əˈraɪd/(archaic/obsolete) To please, gratify, or be acceptable to someone; to give satisfaction.
arriere-ban
nounVery Low (Historical/Literary)
/ˌarɪˈeə bɑːn/A medieval proclamation summoning vassals to military service; the body of people summoned.
arriere-garde
nounVery Low
/ˌæri.eə ˈɡɑːd/A rear guard; a defensive military unit protecting the rear of an army, especially during retreat.
arriere-pensee
nounC2 - Very Low Frequency
/ˌæ.ri.eɪ ˈpɒ̃.seɪ/An unspoken or concealed motive or reason for acting, often one that is selfish, cynical, or calculating.
arris
nounRare
/ˈær.ɪs/The sharp edge formed by the meeting of two surfaces, especially in architecture, masonry, or carpentry.
arrish
nounVery rare, archaic/regional
/ˈærɪʃ/The stubble or aftermath of a crop, especially after reaping; the stubble field itself.
arrival
nounB1
/əˈraɪv(ə)l/The act of reaching a destination or the moment when someone or something arrives.
arrive
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA1
/əˈraɪv/To reach a destination, especially at the end of a journey.
arrivism
nounLow
/ˈær.ɪ.vɪ.zəm/The attitude or behaviour of a social climber, especially one who is aggressively ambitious and seeks advancement by cultivating influential people.
arrivisme
nounRare / Literary
/ˌærɪˈviːzm/The behaviour or attitude of a person who is aggressively ambitious and unscrupulously seeks to advance their social or professional position.
arriviste
nounC1/C2 (Low Frequency)
/ˌæ.rɪˈviːst/A person who is newly and often opportunistically successful or wealthy, especially one who is ambitious and pushes to join a higher social class or professional sphere.
arroba
nounLow (specialist/historical)
/əˈrɒbə/A symbol (@) used in email addresses to separate the username from the domain name; historically a Spanish unit of weight.
arrogance
nounB2
/ˈær.ə.ɡəns/The quality of being arrogant; having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities that shows a lack of respect for other people.
arrogance of power
nounLow frequency
/ˈær.ə.ɡəns əv ˈpaʊ.ər/The excessive pride, overconfidence, or sense of superiority exhibited by individuals, institutions, or nations due to their position of authority or influence.

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