Here's why it's not a noun, pronoun, or adjective:
* Noun: Nouns name people, places, things, or ideas. "Are" doesn't name anything.
* Pronoun: Pronouns replace nouns. "Are" doesn't replace any nouns.
* Adjective: Adjectives describe nouns. "Are" doesn't describe anything.
Let me know if you have any other words you'd like to categorize!