amaze, v. [astonish], astound, [surprise], [stagger], [dumfound], [flabbergast].

amazement, n. [astonishment], [confusion], [surprise], [flabbergastation].

amazing, a. [astonishing], [striking], astounding, [marvelous], [wonderful].

ambassador, n. plenipotentiary, [legate], envoy, minister (of the highest rank).

ambiguous, a. [indefinite], delphic, equivocal, [vague], [doubtful].

ambition, n. aspiration, emulation.

ambitious, a. [aspiring], emulous, desirous; [showy], pretentious, [ostentatious]. Antonyms: [unambitious], [indifferent].

amenable, a. [answerable], [accountable], [responsible]; [submissive], tractable, [responsive]. Antonyms: unamenable, [unaccountable], [disobedient], insubmissive.

amends, n. pl. [reparation], indemnification, [restitution], [atonement], [redress], [indemnity].

amenity, n. agreeableness, amiability, pleasantness, graciousness.