| A | B |
|---|
| economical | sparsam |
| verge | the extreme edge or rim |
| virtue | morality, goodness or uprightness |
| detergent | a cleansing agent |
| albeit | although |
| apprehensive | viewing the future with anxiety or fear |
| buoyant | having the quality of floating or rising in a fluid |
| surpass | to go beyond the limits of |
| patience | the quality or fact of being patient |
| abound | to have plenty; to exist in large numbers |
| entrepreneur | a person who launches or manages a business venture |
| accost | to come close to and to speak first in an unfriendly manner |
| obey | to carry out instructions; to be guided or controlled; to follow directions |
| reputation | the commonly held view of a person's character |
| heritage | property that is inherited; something handed down from past generations |
| impregnable | to be beyond question or criticism |
| craze | to make insane or as if insane |
| wane | to decrease in size or extent |
| bleak | discouraging and depressing |
| onslaught | a fierce attack |
| appeal | power to arouse a sympathetic response |
| recreational | refreshment of body and mind; a pleasurable occupation or exercise |
| demand | the ability and desire to purchase something; the quantity of merchandise wanted at a certain price |
| chill | To be cold, often with shivering; to reduce to a lower temperature |
| retailer | The sale of goods or commodities to the public. v. To sell to the consumer |
| garment | An article of clothing |
| diversify | To give variety to something; to engage in varied operations; to distribute over a wide range of types or classes |
| compete | To contend with others; to engage in a contest or competition |
| niche | A recess or alcove in a wall, usually used for displays |
| peck | To strike with the beak; to eat without any appetite, taking only small bites |
| oppose | To be in direct contention with; to resist; to be against |
| mundane | Pertaining to or relating to the world; characterized by the ordinary and practical |
| bridgehead | A military position secured by advance troops in enemy territory, giving protection for the main attack force |
| subsidiary | Providing assistance in a lesser capacity |
| counterpart | One that matches or complements another |
| feasible | Capable of being put into effect or accomplished; practical |
| retain | To hold in one's possession; to remember; to employ someone, as for his services |
| venture | A course of action involving risk, chance, or danger, especially a business investment |
| audit | Verification or examination of financial accounts or records |
