ambassador [a nation's highest diplomatic representative (to another government)] Foreign ambassadors live in the capital city.
amend [to add to or to change (a proposal or law)] The committee refused to amend its proposal.
ammunition [the bullets or shells fired from guns] They could not fight without ammunition.
among [in or part of (a group)] She was among the students who left the school.
amount [the number, size or weight of anything] The doctor gave him only a small amount of medicine.
anarchy [(1) a lack of order; (2) lawlessness] The peaceful protests blocked the streets and produced anarchy. (1) Anarchy resulted when the city could not stop the riots. (2)
ancestor [a family member from the past] My ancestors came from Switzerland in 1742.
ancient [(1) very old; (2) long ago] Scientists discovered the ancient knife in a cave. (1) They read the Iliad while studying ancient Greece. (2)
and [(1) also; (2) in addition to; (3) with] My dog likes to run and jump. (1) Five and three equal eight. (2) Do you like rice and black beans? (3)
anger [a strong emotion against someone or something] The protester's voice was full of anger.
animal [a living creature that moves, such as a dog or cat] The kangaroo is a strange animal.
anniversary [a yearly celebration or observance of an event that happened in the past] When is your wedding anniversary?
announce [(1) to make known publicly; (2) to declare officially] Who announced the VOA news last night? (1) The president announced a tax cut. (2)
another [(1) one more;（2）a different one] May I have another kiss? (1) Let's do this another way. (2)
answer [(1) a statement produced by a question; (2) to make a statement after being asked a question] That was my final answer. (1) She answered the question with a smile. (2)
