| adjacent |
near or next to. |
| discrimination |
the act of treating some people unfairly because of prejudice. |
| dominate |
to control by the use of power; rule. |
| embark |
to board a ship when beginning a trip. |
| hardheaded |
not easily moved, manipulated, or duped; shrewd; pragmatic. |
| immune |
protected from a disease, either naturally or by getting a vaccine. |
| proprietor |
an owner, or group of owners, of a business enterprise, real property, or the like. |
| reckless |
paying no attention to danger; not at all careful. |
| regime |
a system of rule or government. |
| revenue |
money gained from selling property or investing money. |
| romance |
a love relationship, either in life or in literature or film. |
| squander |
to spend or expend (money, time, or effort) wastefully. |
| thrifty |
prudent in the management and spending of money; economical. |
| unacceptable |
not approved of or permissible because of not meeting certain standards or expectations. |
| vulnerable |
able to be hurt or injured. |