VOA慢速英语:From Child of Freed Slaves to Millionaire

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