stagnation - n. lack of progress or development
creed - n. idea or belief
intellectual property - n. work or invention that is the result of creativity such as a design, a manuscript, software, etc. that one has copyright or trademark
deter - v. to prevent from happening
pursuit - n. the act of pursuing something
reckless - adj. not showing concern about result or action
gallery - n. the highest section of a room, a chamber
pension - n. amount of money paid to a retiree
solvent - adj. able to pay