🌟Day 26 – Words A126–A130)
This set includes nuanced and expressive words — perfect for writing essays that discuss human behavior, perception, and physical descriptions.
✴️ Word 1: Ambiguous
📌 Pronunciation: /æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Open to more than one interpretation; unclear
Example
“Her response was ambiguous and left everyone confused.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of am big? or am small? — unclear — ambiguous.
Mini Quiz:
The instructions were so _______ that no one knew what to do.
A) ambiguous B) accurate C) amusing D) agile
Answer: A) ambiguous
✴️ Word 2: Ambivalence
📌 Pronunciation: /æmˈbɪv.ə.ləns/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: The state of having mixed or contradictory feelings about something
Example
“He felt ambivalence about moving to a new city.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Picture a person swinging between yes and no — that’s ambivalence.
Mini Quiz:
Her _______ toward her new job showed in her lack of enthusiasm.
A) ambivalence B) ambition C) alignment D) agility
Answer: A) ambivalence
✴️ Word 3: Ambivalent
📌 Pronunciation: /æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Having mixed or conflicting feelings about someone or something
Example
“She was ambivalent about accepting the promotion.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Ambivalent = emotionally spinning in two directions at once.
Mini Quiz:
He was _______ about quitting his current job.
A) ambivalent B) arrogant C) adamant D) annoyed
Answer: A) ambivalent
✴️ Word 4: Amble
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæm.bəl/
🧭 Part of Speech: Verb
🔍 Meaning: To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
Example
“They ambled through the park on a sunny afternoon.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of “amble = aimless ramble.”
Mini Quiz:
The couple decided to _______ along the riverside.
A) run B) sprint C) amble D) march
Answer: C) amble
✴️ Word 5: Ambulatory
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæm.bjə.lə.tər.i/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Relating to or capable of walking
Example
“After surgery, she remained ambulatory and needed no wheelchair.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of ambulatory care = walk-in medical service.
Mini Quiz:
The patient was still _______ and did not need a stretcher.
A) aggrieved B) aloof C) ambulatory D) afflicted
Answer: C) ambulatory
📒 Quick Recap Table
| Word | Meaning | Example Use |
| Ambiguous | Unclear or open to multiple meanings | “His speech was vague and ambiguous.” |
| Ambivalence | Mixed or contradictory feelings | “She had ambivalence about moving abroad.” |
| Ambivalent | Having conflicting feelings | “He was ambivalent toward his boss.” |
| Amble | To walk slowly and calmly | “They ambled down the lane.” |
| Ambulatory | Able to walk | “Despite her injury, she remained ambulatory.” |
🎯 Mini Practice Quiz
Test your learning:
- Which word means able to walk after surgery?
- “I have mixed feelings about this change” — which word fits?
- What word means to walk casually and without hurry?
Answers:
- Ambulatory 2) Ambivalence 3) Amble
💬 Try It Yourself!
Write a sentence using one of today’s words.
Example: “His ambiguous answer only deepened the mystery.”
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