| abase |
to diminish (something of value) or to place (esp. oneself) in a lower position than another or others; lower; demean. |
| abdicate |
to officially give up a position of power or a right. |
| 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 better state or position; make fit. [1/2 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. [1/8 definitions] |
| advancement |
a move to a higher or better position or rank. [1/2 definitions] |
| advantage |
a better chance or position; upper hand. [2 definitions] |
| after |
later in time than, or behind in order or position. [1/2 definitions] |
| -agogue |
one that leads or assumes a position of leadership. [1/2 definitions] |
| ahead |
before; in front. [1/3 definitions] |
| aim |
to point or position. [1/6 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] |