Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Ameliorate

Ameliorate-vti
to improve something or make it better (formal)

Synonyms
improve
amend
restructure
restore
revolutionize
remodel
reorganize
modernize
rearrange
upgrade

Ambuscade

Ambuscade-n
an ambush set for somebody (literary)

vt
to ambush somebody (literary)

Ambivalent

Ambivalent-adj
having mixed, uncertain, or conflicting feelings about something

Synonyms
unsure
of 2 minds
undecided
hesitant
in 2 minds
decisive (antonym)

Ambiguous

Ambiguous-adj
1-having more than one possible meaning or interpretation
2-causing uncertainty or confusion

Synonyms
vague
unclear
uncertain
indefinite
confusing
indistinct
hazy
wooly
clear (antonym)

Ambient

Ambient-adj
in the immediately surrounding area

n
ambient music

a type of music that is usually instrumental and repetitive and often contains soothing electronic sounds. It is used to create an atmosphere of calm or relaxation.

Ambiane/Ambience

Ambiance/Ambience-n
the typical atmosphere or mood of a place

Synonyms
atmosphere
feel
character
setting
environment
tone
mood
vibes
air
quality

Amanuensis

Amenuensis-n
1-somebody employed by an individual to write from his or her dictation or to copy manuscripts
2-a writer's assistant with research and secretarial duties