| deplete |
to lessen drastically; exhaust. |
| dismal |
full of gloom; sad. |
| entrepreneur |
someone who assumes the financial risk of beginning and operating one or several businesses. |
| external |
of the outside or outer part. |
| fascination |
the condition of having one's attention aroused and held, as by charm, beauty, or extreme interest. |
| ferry |
a boat or ship that carries people or freight back and forth across a river or other body of water. |
| gripe |
(informal) to complain continually; nag; grumble. |
| interrogate |
to question at length and in a thorough way, often for an official purpose. |
| lengthy |
tediously long in duration, as a speech. |
| long-term |
covering an extended period of time. |
| premium |
the exceptional value or esteem accorded something. |
| prone |
having the habit of; being likely to. |
| regain |
to get back; recover. |
| sincere |
genuine, true, and not pretended. |
| subsidize |
to provide financial assistance for; support with money. |