Words that start with A

A place is arid if very little rain falls there and it is very dry. Deserts are just very arid regions. Most arid areas still support a lot of life, with many creatures and plants that have adapted to not having a lot of water available.

Arizona, abbreviated to AZ, is a state in the south west of the United States of America. The capital of Arizona is Phoenix.

You have two arms, one on each side. They are connected to the rest of your body at your shoulder. Your hands are at the ends of each of your arms.

Armadillos are small mammals with a leathery armor shell. They are related to the anteater and sloth. They are native to the Americas.
Armadillos are very good at digging. They dig for grubs and insects, and dig themselves dens to live in.

Your armpits are under your arms. When you put your arm up into the air they are easily seen as a dent under your arm. Adult men and women grow hair in their armpits, but women usually shave it off. Armpits can get very smelly so people often use deodorant on their armpits.

The Army is the military forces of a particular country. The Army is usually distinct from the Navy or the Air Force.

After you travel to your destination and you get there, you have arrived.

Arson is the act of deliberately setting on fire either someone else's house or other belongings, or your own house or belongings, usually because you want to claim insurance. In most countries, arson is a crime.

Arteries are tubes inside the body that carry blood away from the heart.

Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood to all parts of your body. Your biggest artery is the aorta, which starts at the heart and branches out. Your body uses the oxygen and carries the blood back via veins.

In the picture, the arteries are drawn in red.

Artificial is another word for fake. Something that is artificial is usually a copy of something natural like food or flowers. The flowers in the picture are artificial.