| amazonite |
a moderately hard, green form of microcline, sometimes used as a gemstone. |
| Amazon River |
a major river that flows from the Andes in Peru across northern Brazil to the Atlantic. |
| ambassador |
a high-ranking official sent by one nation to another either to carry out a specific diplomatic mission or to serve in residence there. [3 definitions] |
| amber |
a hard, translucent fossil resin that will develop an electric charge when rubbed. [4 definitions] |
| ambergris |
a gray, waxy substance from the intestines of sperm whales, used in making perfume. |
| amberjack |
any of various large game fishes of warm oceans; yellowtail. |
| ambi- |
both; two. |
| ambiance |
the distinctive character or mood of an environment; atmosphere. [2 definitions] |
| ambidextrous |
able to use both hands with equal skill. |
| ambience |
variant of ambiance. |
| ambient |
surrounding or encompassing. [3 definitions] |
| ambiguity |
uncertainty or vagueness in meaning, intention, or the like. [3 definitions] |
| ambiguous |
having two or more possible meanings or interpretations. [2 definitions] |
| ambition |
a strong desire to reach a set goal or to be generally successful in life, esp. the desire to become famous, wealthy, or powerful. [2 definitions] |
| ambitionless |
having no strong desire to set or reach goals; being without ambition. |
| ambitious |
having or showing ambition. [2 definitions] |
| ambivalence |
the presence of conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, thing, or situation. [2 definitions] |
| ambivalent |
of feelings and emotions, conflicting; pulling in opposite directions. [2 definitions] |
| amble |
to walk at an easy, leisurely pace; stroll. [2 definitions] |
| ambrosia |
in Greek and Roman mythology, the food or drink of the gods. [3 definitions] |
| ambulance |
a vehicle equipped to carry ill or injured people. |