abdicate |
to officially give up a position of power or a right. |
ability |
the power to do something; the quality of being able. [1/2 definitions] |
able |
having the skill or power needed to do a thing. [1/2 definitions] |
absolute |
If someone's power or authority is absolute, it means that it has no limits. If a king has absolute power, he can make whatever laws he wants and can break any laws he wants. [1/4 definitions] |
agent |
a person who has been given the power to do certain actions for another person. [1/2 definitions] |
aggressive |
very bold; acting as if full of power and authority; forceful. [1/2 definitions] |
allure |
If something has allure, it has the power to attract people. It makes people want it or want to come to it. [1/2 definitions] |
almighty |
having complete power or the most power. [1/2 definitions] |
appeal |
When something has appeal, it means it can get people's interest and attention. There is something about it that people like. When a product has appeal, a lot of people will probably buy it. Appeal is a kind of power to attract. [1/6 definitions] |
armament |
(usually plural) the total military power of a country, including weapons and supplies. |
associate |
having a position with less power, rank, or status. [1/6 definitions] |
at full blast |
(informal) at maximum speed, volume, or power. |
atomic bomb |
a very destructive bomb; atom bomb. Its power comes from the great amount of energy released when atoms are split. |
atomic energy |
a source of power based on this energy; nuclear energy. [1/2 definitions] |
at the mercy of |
completely in the power of. |
attraction |
the act or power of attracting. [1/3 definitions] |
audience |
a chance to be heard by someone in power. [1/3 definitions] |
authority |
the right or power to give orders, make decisions, or control people. [2/3 definitions] |
authorize |
If a person or thing authorizes someone to do something, they give that person the power or permission to do it. [1/2 definitions] |
battery |
a device that makes electricity by using chemical reactions. Batteries are used to power many things, including cars, flashlights, toys, and watches. [1/3 definitions] |
blackout |
the loss or hiding of all the lights of a city or region. Cities may have blackouts because of power failures. [1/2 definitions] |