aborigine: noun

An original inhabitant

While Columbus thought that he found a new world, aborigines had lived in North American for centuries. Syn: native, indigene

altercation:

noun

A noisy disputeAfter the altercation at the Wagon Wheel Saloon, the cowboys were banned from singing karaoke. Syn: fight, argument

Amalgam: Part of Speech: noun

Definition: A mixture of different elements

Kool-Aid is an amalgam of water, a flavor packet, and sugar.

Syn: mixture, blend, compound

ambrosial: adjective

Delicious, fragrant, divine

The gift shop was filled with the ambrosial scents of fall, including pumpkin spice, warm apples, cinnamon, and maple syrup.

Syn: fragrant, pleasing

5. ambulatory:

Adjective Def.: Capable of walking or movingSentence: Once the rescued puppy was ambulatory, it was offered to a family for adoption. Synonym: mobile

6. amphibiou

s:adjective

Can function on land and in waterSyn: Duel, bipartisan, binary

While amphibious cars are more of a fad now, they were once considered the wave of the future.

7. aperture:

noun

An opening; a holeA single ray of sunshine broke through an aperture in the dark clouds. Syn: slit, gap

8. apex: noun

Highest point; the summit The hikers paused at the apex of trail and took in the wonderful view of the valley. Syn: Climax, zenith, peak, pinnacle

9. apparition

: noun

An unusual or unexpected sight; a ghostMy favorite part of the Scooby Doo cartoon is when they unmask the apparition. Syn: illusion, phantasm, specter

10. appendage

: nounSomething attached to a larger itemThe most recognizable trait of an octopus may be its eight appendages. Syn: extremity, attachment, annex

11. arcane:

adjective

Secret; mysterious

In the cartoon Gravity Falls, Dipper found an arcane book filled with strange information.

Syn: mystic, unknown, unfamiliar

12. archetype:

noun The original pattern or model; the perfect example

Since Superman is the first character to be given powers, he is considered to be the archetype for all future superheroes.

Syn: forerunner, precursor, prototype

13. ballyhoo:

nounA noisy attention- getting demonstration or talk. To pull in customers, restaurants will often hire people to create a ballyhoo in front of their business

Syn: ado, hoopla, hubub

14. bedlam: adjective

Uproar; confusionWhen the Buffalo Bills made their first Super Bowl, legendary announcer Van Miller described the scene as “bedlam.” Syn: chaos, pandemonium