rags to riches – phrase. someone who was poor and then became wealthy
cosmetics – n. beauty products and make-up
embody – v. to represent something in a clear and obvious way
parlay – v. to use something to get something else of greater value
fortune – n. a very large amount of money
orphaned – v. to cause a child to lose its parents
embellish – v. to make something more attractive or appealing
ointment – n. a smooth substance that is rubbed onto the skin to heal a wound or reduce pain or discomfort
sulfur – n. a yellow chemical element used in medicine or gunpowder
genius –n. a very smart person
innovative – adj. introduce or use new ideas or methods
bookkeeper – n. a person whose job is to keep financial records for a business
workaholic – n. a person who chooses to work a lot, and always thinking about work
legacy – n. something that comes from someone in the past, how the person is remembered