1. bounty /ˈbɑʊn·ti/ n.
a sum of money paid as a reward:
City officials offered a bounty for his capture.
2. multitude /ˈmʌl·tɪˌtud/ n.
a large number of things:
Two large circles are surrounded by a multitude of small, colorful squares.
3. multinational /ˌmʌl·tiˈnæʃ·ə·nəl/ adj.
involving or relating to different countries, or (of a business) operating in different countries:
multinational corporations
4. revert [rɪˋvɝt] v.
to go back to a previous condition:
The money will revert to the state general fund if it isn’t claimed.
5. covert /ˈkoʊ·vərt/ adj.
hidden or secret:
covert military operations
6. neologism /niˈɒl.ə.dʒɪ.zəm/ n.
a new word or expression, or a new meaning for an existing word
7. conformist /kənˈfɔr·mɪst/ n.
someone who behaves or thinks like the other people in a group and doesn't do anything unusual
8. partisan /ˈpɑr·t̬ə·zən/ adj.
involving loyal support of a person, principle, or political party:
partisan politics
9. hideous /ˈhɪd·i·əs/ adj.
offensive, extremely ugly, or shocking:
The bathroom was pink and green and silver – it was absolutely hideous.
10. subvert /səbˈvɜrt/ v.
tending to weaken or destroy an established political system, organization, or authority:
The book describes the techniques that Hitler used to subvert democracy in the Weimar Republic.
11. bonanza /bəˈnæn·zə/ n.
something that suddenly produces large profits or great opportunities:
The improved economy was a bonanza for local stores.
12. extravaganza /ɪkˌstræv.əˈɡæn.zə/ n.
a large, exciting, and expensive event or entertainment:
a musical/dance extravaganza
13. bounteous [ˋbaʊntɪəs] adj.
bounteous gifts
14. multifaceted /ˌmʌl.tiˈfæs.ɪ.tɪd/ adj.
having many different parts:
It's a multifaceted business, offering a range of services.
15. vertigo /ˈvɜr·t̬ɪˌgoʊ/ n.
a feeling that everything is spinning around, causing you to be unable to balance and therefore to fall
16. neophyte /ˈni·əˌfɑɪt/ n.
someone who has recently become involved in an activity and is still learning about it: This computer course is for neophytes.
17. acrimonious /ˌæk·rəˈmoʊ·ni·əs/ adj.
angry and including strong accusations:
After an acrimonious debate, the proposal was adopted.
18. nondescript /ˌnɑn·dɪˈskrɪpt/ adj.
having no interesting or unusual features; ordinary:
A nondescript couple sat next to her in the waiting room.
19. audible /ˈɔ·də·bəl/ adj.
loud enough to be heard:
Her voice was barely audible above the roar of the engines.
20. extraneous /ekˈstreɪ·ni·əs/ adj.
not directly connected or related to a matter being considered:
We must not be distracted by extraneous issues, she said.
21. wayward /ˈweɪ·wərd/ adj.
not behaving or moving as expected:
He was a wayward kid.
22. unremarkable /ˌʌn.rɪˈmɑː.kə.bl̩/ adj.
ordinary and not interesting:
an unremarkable town
23. irrelevant /ɪˈrel·ə·vənt/ adj.
not related to what is being discussed or considered:
These documents are totally irrelevant to the investigation.
24. obstinate /ˈɑb·stə·nət/ adj.
unwilling to change your opinion or action despite argument or persuasion; stubborn: an obstinate two-year-old
25. neat /nit/ adj.
arranged well, with everything in its place:
She keeps her room neat and clean.


