Etymology 2: ambi-, amphi- Flashcards
1
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ambi-, amphi-
A
around, both (Latin)
2
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ambience
A
the surrounding atmosphere
3
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ambiguous
A
uncertain; having two possible meanings
4
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ambitious
A
original: going around for votes
now: having a desire to succeed
5
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amphitheater
A
an oval or round structure with tiers of seats around an open space
6
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ambidextrous
A
able to use both hands
7
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ambiguity
A
the quality of having two possible meanings
8
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ambivalence
A
conflicting feelings toward a person or thing
9
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ambivalent
A
having conflicting feelings toward someone or something
10
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amphibian
A
an animal that lives both in the water and on land
11
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amphibious
A
able to live or travel both on land and water
