| A | B |
|---|
| discretion | prudence based on sound judgment; caution |
| fiasco | a total failure |
| foundry | a place where metals are cast |
| franchise | the right or license to market products in a specific territory granted by a company to one or more individuals |
| inventory | a detailed list of possessions; a periodic survey of goods in stock |
| invoice | a bill; a list of purchased goods and their costs |
| mentor | a wise and trusted teacher |
| negotiate | to discuss in order to come to an agreement; to bargain |
| quota | an allotment; a required share |
| retail | to sell items to consumers, usually in small quantities |
| shrewd | knowing; astute |
| stenographer | a person skilled in writing and transcribing shorthand |
| subsidiary | a company that has its controlling interest owned by another property |
| syndicate | a group of individuals or organizations combined to carry out specific transactions |
| wholesaler | one who sells goods in large quantities, usually to a retailer |
