talent - aptitude, natural ability, gift, passion, calling⏎
special - unusual, chosen, out of the ordinary⏎
sponsor - supporter, backer, patron⏎
yardstick - gauge, a measure⏎
sound - reliable, sensible when making decisions, undamaged, good and thorough, in good condition⏎
sort - arrange, classification, put in order, a type (of something)⏎
sink - decrease, deteriorate, suppress⏎
supply - provide (something) amount provided, make available for use⏎
wind-up - close down, liquidate, terminate, cease⏎
revoke - cancel, not retain, end validity of⏎