| A | B |
| allow | o let someone do or have something, or let something happen |
| consider | to think about something carefully, especially before making a choice or decision |
| employ | to pay someone to work for you |
| no longer | used when something used to happen or be true in the past but does not happen or is not true now |
| prohibit | to say that an action is illegal or not allowed |
| retirement | when you stop working, usually because of your age |
| significant | having an important effect or influence, especially on what will happen in the future |
| transition | when something changes from one form or state to another |
| freedom | the ability to do what you want |
| gradually | slowly; little by little |
| independent | not needing the help of other people |
| interview | to ask a person questions to get information |
| migrate | move to a different country or place |
| overcome | to deal with and solve a problem |
| reluctant | unwilling to do something |
| suburb | part of a town or city outside the center |