| 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. |
| ambulance chaser |
(informal) a lawyer who persistently seeks accident victims as clients and tries to convince them to sue for damages. |
| ambulant |
moving about; shifting from place to place. |
| ambulate |
to walk or move about from place to place. |
| ambulatory |
able to walk about. [5 definitions] |
| ambuscade |
an attack from a hidden position; ambush. [3 definitions] |
| ambush |
an attack from a hidden position. [4 definitions] |
| ameba |
variant of amoeba. |
| amebiasis |
an infection caused by amoebas, esp. parasitic protozoans in the liver or intestines. |
| amebocyte |
variant of amoebocyte. |
| ameer |
a variant of emir. |
| ameliorate |
to make better; improve. [2 definitions] |