a type of espadrille
noun
I wore my alpargatas to the beach.
a climber of high mountains
Noun
He is an -----------
Relating to or resembling the Alps.
Adjective
The alpestrine landscape was breathtaking.
a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character, or structure of something:
Noun
The house needed extensive ------- when we moved in.
a loud argument or disagreement
Noun
According to witnesses, the ------ between the two men started inside the restaurant.
showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.
adjective
It was an entirely ----- act
A mixture or blend.
Noun
The show was a wonderful ----------- of dance, music and drama
Combine or unite to form a single entity
Verb
The two companies amalgamated to form a larger corporation.
a plant with large, showy flowers
noun
The amaryllis flowers were a vibrant red.
Something done in an unskilful or inept way.
Noun
Her ------- interviewing technique sold her out.
A bulbous plant with large, showy flowers
Noun
The amaryllis bloomed brightly in the winter.
The ability to use the right and left hands equally well;
Noun
He credits his -------- to all the broken arms he suffered as a child.
To gather or collect
Verb
She amassed a fortune through hard work.
having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.
Adjective
He sees his wife as a ruthlessly -------- workaholic
Something very pleasing to taste or smell.
Adjective
Her jam was ----------
A member of a tribe of warlike women in Greek mythology
Noun
The Amazon fought bravely against the Greeks.
Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning
Adjective
His words were ambiguous, leading to confusion.
Extremely delicious; divine.
Adjective
The ambrosial feast delighted the guests.
To make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.
Verb
The reform did much to ------- living standards.
a vehicle equipped to transport the sick or injured
noun
The ambulance rushed the patient to the hospital.
things associated with America, especially the United States.
Noun
A slice of purple pie is pure -------
Make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better
Verb
The new policy aims to ameliorate the situation.
a word used to express agreement or consent
interjection
The congregation said "Amen" after the prayer.
Things that are characteristic of the United States
Noun
American football is a popular form of Americana.
Something characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
Adjective
The two kings had an ------- settlement of the dispute.
Surrounded by; in the middle of; in the center of
Preposition
Their mariage took place -------- a blaze of publicity
Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner
Adjective
He was an amiable and easygoing person.
wrong; faulty; out of order; improper or otherwise incorrect
Adjective
He suspected something was -----
In a friendly and pleasant manner
Adverb
They greeted each other amiably.
a medical condition that makes you unable to remember things:
Noun
After the accident he suffered periods of ------