air force [a military organization using airplanes] The air force wants more airplanes and missiles. airplane [a vehicle with wings that flies] I flew home on an airplane. airport [a place where airplanes take off and land] The airplane landed at the airport in Washington. album [a collection of recorded music] He recorded the song from an old record album. alcohol [a strong, colorless liquid, usually made from grain, used as a drug or in industrial products] The man fell because he drank too much alcohol. alive [(1) having life; (2) not dead] The flowers become alive in the spring. (1) The accident victim was seriously injured but is still alive. (2) all [(1) everything; (2) everyone; (3) the complete amount] She ate all that she wanted. (1) All were invited to speak on the proposal. (2) She spent all her money for a new car. (3) ally [a nation or person joined with another for a special purpose] Britain is a military ally of the United States. almost [a little less than completely] My dog is almost five years old. alone [separated from others] Some people enjoy eating alone. along [near or on] We walked along the road. already [(1) before now; (2) even now] She was already there when we arrived. (1) It is already too late to take the train. (2) also [(1) added to; (2) too] Please bring me the fish dinner and coffee, and also some water. (1) She said she also wanted to go home. (2) although [even if it is true that] Although he was tired, he kept walking. always [(1) at all times; (2) every time] This street is always busy. (1) We always study together. (2) 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)
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