1. Definition: around, on both sides
ambi amphi
Definition: around, on both sides

2. ambient
Definition: of the surrounding area Example: The tape recorder picked up the ambient noise around the room.

3. ambidextrous
Definition: to be able to use both hands equally Example: The student could write with her left and right hands, she was ambidextrous.

4. ambitious
Definition: having the desire to achieve success Example: Getting straight As is an ambitious goal.

5. ambivalent
Definition: uncertainty when making a decision Example: My dog was ambivalent about going outside.

6. ambiguous
Definition: open to having several different meanings Example: The meaning of bad can be ambiguous.

7. amphitheater
Definition: an open or round area with tiers of seats Example: We went to the concert at Verizon Amphitheater.

8. ambiance
Definition: the atmosphere or mood of a particular environment Example: The ambiance at the restaurant was quiet.

9. amphora
Definition: a large two-handled storage jar Example: We keep our extra change in a amphora.

10. amphibian
Definition: any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Amphibia, where the young breathe through gills and the adults breathe through lungs Example: A frog is an amphibian.

11. ambivert
Definition: someone who’s personality type is between and extrovert and an introvert Example: Ralph is not outgoing or quiet, he is an ambivert.