| Articles of Confederation |
a document created in 1781 that served as a set of guidelines for governing the newly formed United States of America. The Articles of Confederation created a "firm league of friendship" among the thirteen original states and maintained the majority of power in states' hands. It was replaced by the U.S. Constitution in 1789. |
| articulate |
having the power of speech. [1/10 definitions] |
| ascent |
a rise in power or status. [1/4 definitions] |
| associate |
having a position of subordinate rank, status, or power. [1/10 definitions] |
| atomic |
of, relating to, or resulting from bombs whose explosive power comes from a series of reactions beginning with the fission of the nuclei of certain atoms. [1/3 definitions] |
| atomic age |
(often cap.) the period in history characterized by the development and use of atomic energy in the generation of electrical power and for immensely destructive weapons. |
| atomic bomb |
an extremely destructive weapon, the explosive power of which derives from the immense amount of energy suddenly released when the nuclei of uranium 235 or plutonium atoms are split; atom bomb. |
| atomic energy |
a source of power based on this energy, such as that used for the generation of electricity; nuclear energy. [1/2 definitions] |
| at the mercy of |
completely in the power of. |
| attract |
to have or use the power of attraction. [1/4 definitions] |
| attraction |
the act or power of attracting. [1/4 definitions] |
| attractive |
having qualities that draw others; having the power of attraction. [1/2 definitions] |
| autarchy |
absolute power to rule; absolute sovereignty; autocracy. [2/3 definitions] |
| authority |
the right, power, or ability to give orders, make decisions, or demand or compel obedience. [4/5 definitions] |
| authorization |
power or permission issued by an authority. [1/2 definitions] |
| authorize |
to give authority for or to; grant power to. [1/2 definitions] |
| autocracy |
rule by one person with absolute power; despotism. [1/2 definitions] |
| autocrat |
a ruler who has absolute or unlimited power; dictator; despot. [2/3 definitions] |
| automatic |
acting by itself without outside power or influence. [1/4 definitions] |
| automotive |
moving by power generated internally. [1/2 definitions] |
| balance of power |
a sufficient distribution of military or economic power among governments to prevent any one from excessively dominating others. [2 definitions] |