| A | B |
|---|
| anecdote | short story based on personal experience |
| malnourished | sick or weak due to lack of food |
| had faith in | believed in; trusted |
| take a hit | be negatively affected |
| hit a ceiling | reach the limit of success |
| sustainable | able to continue |
| pitfalls | dangers |
| overextended | owing too much $ |
| compelling | interesting |
| characterization | description |
| bear the brunt | suffer the worst |
| cottage industries | home-based businesses |
| in perpetuity | for all future time |
| diminish | lessen |
| backlash | negative reaction |
| safety net | help in times of trouble |
| wiped out | destroyed |
| overnight success | suddenly successful |
| panacea | solution |
| to make do | to manage |
| as opposed to | compared to |
| bottom of the pyramid | lowest level of something |
| non-monetary | not related to money |
| to pull oneself up by the bootstraps | improve ones situation through hard work |
| top-down aid | assistance from higher levels |
| grassroots | related to ordinary people |
| gift that keeps on giving | a gift that continues to grow and benefit its recipient |
