| ambassador |
a person who is sent by the government of one country to be its official representative in another country. [3 definitions] |
| amber |
a hard, yellow or brown material that is used to make jewelry. It is a fossil that comes from the resin of pine trees. [2 definitions] |
| ambidextrous |
able to use both the left and right hands with equal skill. |
| ambiguous |
having more than one possible meaning. |
| ambition |
a strong desire to become famous, rich, or to reach a goal. [2 definitions] |
| ambitious |
having or showing a strong desire to succeed; having ambition. [2 definitions] |
| amble |
to walk at a slow, easy pace. |
| ambulance |
a vehicle used to carry ill or injured people to a hospital. |
| ambush |
a surprise attack made from a hidden place. [3 definitions] |
| ameba |
another spelling of amoeba. |
| amen |
a word used at the end of a prayer or statement to mean "may it be so." |
| amend |
to change or add to a law, contract, or other document. |
| amendment |
an official change made to a bill, law, or other document. |
| amends |
(used with a singular or plural verb) something given or paid to make up for a wrong done to a person or group. |
| America |
the United States. [3 definitions] |
| American |
of or having to do with the United States, or its people or language. [5 definitions] |
| American English |
the English language as spoken and written in the United States. |
| American Indian |
a member of any of the native peoples of North America, Central America, South America, or the West Indies, except for Eskimos. American Indians are also called Native Americans. |
| American Revolution |
the war of 1775-83 in which the American colonies won their independence from Great Britain. |
| amethyst |
a purple gem used in jewelry. Amethyst is a kind of quartz. |
| amiable |
having or showing a friendly manner. |