Chapter 4
an animal thriving both on water and on land
amphibian
a word with the opposite meaning of another
antonym
Identify the vocab word: a weapon that can be thrown or shot; a projectile
missile
amphi-, ambi-
around, on both sides
desire to succeed
ambition
to refute; to resist in argument; to utter a contrary statement
contradict
Identify the word: to allow; to license
permit
anti-, ant-
against, opposite
vague and unclear; of doubtful meaning
ambiguous
false; not genuine; forged
counterfeit
Identify the word: commit
to bring about or perform (a crime, an error); to entrust
mit, miss
send
ambidexterity
the skill of using both hands with equal ease
Define the word: contraband
illegally imported goods; banned merchandise
Give the definition of the word: submissive
obedient and servile; yielding to others
ob-
up against, in the way
ambience
atmosphere which creates a mood; environment
Define the word: antiseptic
fighting against bacteria and decay; extremely clean and free of germs
Define the word: promise
to pledge to do in the future; to give one's word
ante-, post-
before, after