diversity - n. the quality or state of having many different forms, types, ideas, etc.

initiate - v. to cause the beginning of (something) : to start or begin (something)

lottery - n. a system used to decide who will get or be given something by choosing names or numbers by chance

qualify - v. to have the necessary skill or knowledge to do a particular job or activity : to have the qualifications to do something

merit - n. the quality of being good, important, or useful: value or worth

preference - n. an advantage that is given to some people or things and not to others

salary - n. an amount of money that an employee is paid each year

substantial - adj. large in amount, size, or number

abandon - v. to stop supporting or helping (someone or something)