covert – adj. done in a way that is not easily seen; secret or hidden

destination – n. the place to which someone is going

shopping mall – n. a large building or series of buildings containing stores and restaurants

contentious – adj. something that is argued or disputed

tourism – n. the operation of vacations and visits to places of interest

rehabilitative – adj. related to the action of returning someone to health or normal life

launder – v. to secretly carry out financial activities through a business or bank

carpet – n. flood covering

sea change –n. (idiom) a big and sudden change