Saturday, April 4, 2009

Amorphous

Amorphous-adj
1-without any clear shape, form, or structure
2-not obviously belonging to any particular category or type
3-without a crystalline structure

Synonyms
formless
shapeless
nebulous
vague
unstructured
fluid
defined (antonym)

Amorous

Amorous-adj
showing or feeling romantic love or sexual attraction

Synonyms
ardent
passionate
affectionate
loving
romantic
sentimental

Amoral

Amoral-adj
1-not concerned with or amenable to moral judgments
2-not caring about good behavior or morals

Synonyms
unprincipled
unethical
dishonorable
uscrupulous
immoral
principled (antonym)

Amok/Amuck

Amok/Amuck-adj
frenzied and out of control

adv
1-in a very frenzied way
2-in or into a confused or disorganized state

Amnion

Amnion-n
1-the inner of the 2 membranes enclosing the embryo of a bird, reptile, or mammal and its surrounding fluid
see also chorion
2-the fluid-filled sac within which the embryo of a bird, reptile, or mammal develops
also called amniotic sac

Ammeter

Ammeter-n
an instrument used for measuring electric current in aperes

Amensty

Amnesty-n
1-a general pardon, especially for those who have committed political crimes
2-a period during which crimes can be admitted or illegal weapons handed in without prosecution

vt
to gran amnesty to somebody

Synonyms
official pardon
general pardon
reprieve
forgiveness