CEFR Level
a noisy argument or quarrel
"There was a brief altercation between the two drivers."
to combine or unite to form one structure or organization
"The two companies decided to amalgamate to increase efficiency."
the process of combining or uniting multiple entities into one
"The amalgamation of the two firms created the largest company in the region."
Able to use both hands equally well.
"He is ambidextrous, so he can write with both hands."
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
"The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest."
to make something better or improve a bad situation
"Policies were introduced to ameliorate living conditions in the city."
A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.
"The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English."
The process of gradually paying off a debt through regular payments over time.
"The company used a 10-year schedule for the amortization of its loan."
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
"Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism."
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated
"His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic."
a female ancestor; a woman from whom one is descended
"She discovered that her ancestress came from a small village in Bengal."
Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.
"The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look."
An instrument used to measure the speed and direction of wind.
"The scientist used an anemometer to record the wind speed during the storm."
A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.
"Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance."
Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.
"The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches."
Strong criticism or censure.
"The policy attracted severe animadversion from the public."
To comment critically or unfavorably.
"The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes."
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
"The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope."
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
"The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service."
The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.
"The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual."