    def read_array(self, key, embedded=True):
        """Alias for read method that will read any type (e.g., String, KeyValue) and always
           return array.

        Args:
            key (string): The variable to read from the DB.
            embedded (boolean): Resolve embedded variables.

        Returns:
            (any): Results retrieved from DB
        """
        return self.read(key, True, embedded)