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2 : a tall strong often masculine woman

— am·a·zo·ni·an adjective, often cap

amb abbreviation ambassador

am·bas·sa·dor noun : a representative esp. of a government

— am·bas·sa·do·ri·al adjective

— am·bas·sa·dor·ship noun

Synonyms

delegate, emissary, envoy, legate, minister, representative; also agent, attaché, consul, deputy, diplomat, foreign minister, nuncio, procurator, proxy

am·ber noun : a yellowish or brownish fossil resin used esp. for ornamental objects; also : the color of this resin

am·ber·gris noun : a waxy substance from the sperm whale used in making perfumes

am·bi·dex·trous adjective : using both hands with equal ease

— am·bi·dex·trous·ly adverb

am·bi·ence or am·bi·ance noun : a pervading atmosphere

am·bi·ent adjective : existing on all sides

am·big·u·ous adjective : capable of being understood in more than one way

— am·big·u·ous·ly adverb

Synonyms

cryptic, enigmatic, equivocal, mysterious, nebulous, obscure—more at OBSCURE

am·bi·gu·i·ty noun : the quality or state of being ambiguous

Synonyms

darkness, murkiness, obscurity, opacity—more at OBSCURITY

am·bi·tion noun [ORIGIN: ME, fr. MF or L; MF, fr. L ambition-, ambitio, lit., act of soliciting for votes, fr. ambire to go around]

1 : eager desire for success or power

2 : the object of ambition

Synonyms

[1] aspiration, go-getting; also determination, diligence, drive, energy, enterprise, go, hustle, industry, initiative, motivation, push

[2] aim, aspiration, goal, mark, meaning, object, objective, plan, purpose—more at GOAL

am·bi·tious adjective : characterized by ambition

— am·bi·tious·ly adverb

Synonyms

go-getting, self-seeking; also determined, diligent, driving, dynamic, enterprising, hustling, industrious, motivated, venturesome, venturous

am·biv·a·lence noun : simultaneous attraction toward and repulsion from a person, object, or action

— am·biv·a·lent adjective

1amble verb am·bled; am·bling : to go at an amble

2amble noun : an easy gait esp. of a horse

am·bro·sia noun : the food of the Greek and Roman gods

am·bro·sial adjective : pleasing to the senses esp. of taste or smell

Synonyms

aromatic, fragrant, redolent, savory, scented, sweet—more at FRAGRANT

appetizing, delectable, delicious, flavorful, luscious, palatable, savory, scrumptious, tasty, toothsome, yummy—more at DELICIOUS

am·bu·lance noun : a vehicle equipped for carrying the injured or sick

am·bu·lant adjective : AMBULATORY

1ambulatory adjective 1 : of, relating to, or adapted to walking

2 : able to walk or move about

2ambulatory noun, plural -ries : a sheltered place (as in a cloister) for walking

am·bus·cade noun : AMBUSH

1ambush noun : a trap in which concealed persons wait to attack by surprise

Synonyms

net, snare, trap, web—more at TRAP

surprise, trap; also assault, attack, charge, sally

2ambush verb : to attack from an ambush

Synonyms

surprise, waylay; also assail, assault, attack, storm, strike

amdt abbreviation amendment

ameba, ameboid variant of AMOEBA, AMOEBOID

ame·lio·rate verb -rat·ed; -rat·ing : to make or grow better : IMPROVE

— ame·lio·ra·tion noun

Synonyms

amend, better, enhance, enrich, improve, perfect, refine—more at IMPROVE

amen interjection — used esp. at the end of prayers to affirm or express approval

ame·na·ble adjective 1 : ANSWERABLE

2 a : readily brought to yield, submit, or cooperate : COMPLIANT

b : inclined or favorably disposed in mind : WILLING

Synonyms

[2a] compliant, conformable, docile, obedient, submissive, tractable—more at OBEDIENT

[2b] disposed, game, glad, inclined, ready, willing—more at WILLING

amend verb 1 : to change for the better : IMPROVE

2 : to alter formally in phraseology

— amend·able adjective

Synonyms

ameliorate, better, enhance, enrich, improve, perfect, refine—more at IMPROVE

correct, debug, emend, rectify, reform, remedy—more at CORRECT

amend·ment noun 1 : the act of amending

2 : the