| acronym |
a word formed by putting together the first letters or parts of a series of words in a longer phrase. |
| altogether |
completely; entirely. |
| annex |
to add or attach to something larger. |
| bounty |
the quality of giving in abundance; generosity. |
| caption |
the words that describe a picture or graph in a magazine, book, or newspaper. |
| escapade |
a wild adventure or prank, usually mischievous or mildly wicked. |
| hostage |
someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands. |
| justification |
something that explains, rationalizes, or defends. |
| optimum |
the situation, quantity, degree, or other condition that is most desirable. |
| prearrange |
to arrange beforehand or in advance. |
| replica |
a duplication or copy, especially one smaller than the original. |
| script |
the written text of a play, movie, or television show. |
| subdivide |
to make smaller divisions in something already divided. |
| transcontinental |
going or reaching across a continent. |
| valid |
based on truth, fact, or logic. |