allude: (refer to) Chinese people allude to death by saying that the person finally takes his rest. alternate: (substitute) The power system runs on the alternating current. ambience: (the atmosphere of an environment) The restaurant is not known for its food; people go there mostly for the ambience and the romantic setting provided high aloft in the city. ameliorate: (get better) The meeting between the two leaders ameliorated the relationship of Mainland and Taiwan. amenable: (willing to comply) He is amenable to do more chores at home as long as he can leave his office early. amiable: (pleasant) Ever since our graduation from high school, we have kept up an amiable friendship through emails and telephone calls. amicable: (friendly) Fortunately, the divorce is an amicable one without bitter fight over the custody of the children. |