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List of Words for Letter 'A'
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abolition
Ending or doing away with completely; often used in reference to slavery.
agriculture
The business of farming.
Allied Powers
The name given to the forces led by Great Britain, France, and Russia during World War I. The United States joined the Allied Powers in 1917.
Allies
The name given to the countries that joined forces against the Axis Powers in World War II, including the United States, Britain, France, the Soviet Union, and China.
ally
A friendly person or country that joins with another for a common purpose.
American Revolution
The war between Great Britain and its 13 American colonies from 1775 to 1783 that led to the founding of the United States of America.
ancestor
A relative who lived before you.
apportionment
Dividing according to a plan.
aquifer
A layer of rock or gravel that traps water underground.
archaeologist
A scientist who looks for and studies artifacts.
Articles of Confederation
The first plan of government for the United States, ratified in 1781.
artifact
An object left behind by people who lived long ago.
assembly
A lawmaking body.
Attorney General
The chief law officer of a state or nation.
authority
Power given to someone or something by another source.
Axis Powers
The name given to the countries that fought the Allies in World War II, including Germany, Italy, and Japan.
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