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