retract - recant, withdraw a statement make smaller in amount or value⏎
scheme - plan, system⏎
schedule - timetable, plan, list⏎
waged - salaried, having regular paid work, employed⏎
talent - aptitude, natural ability, gift, passion, calling⏎
segment - division, divide, part of something⏎
surpass - outdo, be superior⏎
rival - competitor, contender⏎
unlawful - illegal, illicit⏎