abase |
to diminish (something of value) or to place (esp. oneself) in a lower position than another or others; lower; demean. |
abdicate |
to formally relinquish a position of power, a claim, or a right. [2/3 definitions] |
about-face |
a reversal of one's position or direction, esp. in response to a military command. [1/3 definitions] |
across |
so as to pass over at an angle; in or to a crosswise position. [1/6 definitions] |
acting |
appointed as a temporary substitute for someone absent from an office or position; serving temporarily. [1/5 definitions] |
-acy |
characteristic, condition, position, or the like. |
adduction |
the changed position that results from such muscular action. [1/3 definitions] |
adjunct |
a person who assists another, esp. in a subordinate position. [1/4 definitions] |
adjust |
to bring to a more desirable, fitting, or correct state, relationship, position, or the like. [1/5 definitions] |
adjustable |
able to be adjusted; able to be made into a more desirable, fitting, or correct state, position, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
advance |
to raise in rank or position. [2/14 definitions] |
advantage |
a position or place of superiority or domination. [2/3 definitions] |
-agogue |
one that leads or assumes a position of leadership. [1/2 definitions] |
ahead |
in a position of having progressed more quickly than is necessary or expected. [1/6 definitions] |
aim |
to position in order to point in the right direction. [1/8 definitions] |
alpha |
having the dominant position among other members of the same sex within a group; top. [1/3 definitions] |
ambuscade |
an attack from a hidden position; ambush. [1/3 definitions] |
ambush |
an attack from a hidden position. [1/4 definitions] |
ammunition |
any means used in a conflict to attack or defend a position. [1/2 definitions] |
angulation |
an angular position. [2/3 definitions] |
appendage |
one in a dependent or subordinate position. [1/3 definitions] |