except; excepting
He can speak several languages besides his own.
drop out
to stop attending a school before fi nishing
My brother dropped out of college to start his own business.
entrepreneur
a businessperson who develops a new business
The young entrepreneurs developed a system to help newcomers get settled into a new city.
expand
to make something larger in size, number, or amount
After making a lot of money, he expanded his business overseas.
foundation
an institution, usually concerned with charity or research, which is supported by private funds
Our foundation was established to help students pay for university.
founder
one that founds or establishes an organization, business, school, or institution
He is the founder of this company.
philanthropist
a person who helps or gives to good causes
Bill Gates has become a prominent philanthropist giving millions to several charities.
specialize
to focus on one area of a field or profession
I’m going to specialize in certain areas of medicine after I graduate.
substantial
being large in degree, quantity, or size
He is a very rich man with a substantial amount of money and wealth.
wealth
riches
Their wealth comes from years of working and saving money.