Make flexible use of words
1 amaze
He never ceases to amaze me.
2 anecdote
This research is based on anecdote not fact.
3 ambassador
The ambassador called the report deceitful and misleading.
4 angel
The angel appeared unto him in a dream.
5 ambiguous
His role has always been ambiguous.
6 anger
He clenched his fists in anger.
7 ambition
It had been her lifelong ambition.
8 angle
It was pointing outward at an angle of 45 degrees.
9 ambitious
He is ambitious and susceptible to flattery.
10 angry
He never stays angry for long.
11 ambulance
An ambulance drove past.
12 anguish
He groaned in anguish
13 amend
Actually, I need to amend this.
14 amiable
Her parents seemed very amiable.
15 amidst
The world advances amidst turbulence.
16 anniversary
Today's our wedding anniversary.
17 amongst
I found the letter amongst his papers.
18 announce
They will announce the result of the vote tonight.
19 amount
He gave her a fifth of the total amount.
20 annoy
They incidentally annoy their friends.
21 ample
Ample free parking is available.
22 annual
All roses require annual pruning.
23 amplify
She refused to amplify further.
24 amuse
This will amuse you.
25 analog
Computers may be classified as analog and digital.
26 analogy
The analogy between music and fragrance has stuck.
27 antenna
They erected a television antenna on the roof.
28 anticipate
We anticipate that sales will rise next year.
29 antique—you
This isn't a genuine antique—you've been done.
30 ancestor
Her Chinese friends referred to the empress as their venerable ancestor.
31 anxiety
Her voice was full of anxiety.
32 anxious
He appeared anxious to please.
33 anyhow
"Thanks very much anyhow."—"It's a pleasure."
34 apply
I am continuing to apply for jobs.
35 anything
You can't make me do anything.
36 agent
If we come to terms, w'll appoint you as our agent.
37 anyway
What does he know about football, anyway?
38 appointment
When is your next appointment?
39 anywhere
Did you go anywhere interesting?
40 appraisal
It may also be necessary to get a new appraisal of the property.
41 apart
It's difficult to tell them apart.
42 appreciate
I'd appreciate your input on this.
43 approach
I think it's time we tried a fresh approach.
44 Ape
Ape conservation tackles both of these issues head on.
45 appropriate
The appropriate word eluded him.
46 apologise
I thought she was coming over to apologise.
47 approval
There was a roar of approval.
48 apology
We received a letter of apology.
49 approve
She didn't approve of their choice of reading matter.
50 appal
I was appal Ed at the news.
51 approximate
This figure is at most an approximate average value.
52 apparatus
This entire apparatus fits on a chip no larger than a few square millimeters.
53 apparent
She received the news with apparent unconcern.
54 apt
The words of this report are as apt today as in 1929.
55 appeal
We must broaden our appeal.
56 arbitrary
He makes unpredictable, arbitrary decisions.
57 arch
He went under a brick arch.
58 appearance
Don't be fooled by his appearance.
59 archaeology
Aerial photography has revolutionized the study of archaeology.
60 Appendix
Full details are given in Appendix 3.
61 architect
The architect drew the house in section.
62 appetite
He has a healthy appetite.
63 archive
The system will archive the information so agencies can review it in detail.
64 arena
The arena was bathed in warm sunshine.
65 argue
I'm not disposed to argue.
66 applicable
What is a reasonable standard for one family is not applicable for another.
67 arise
Only a finite number of situations can arise.