1. Anything owned that is of value and can sold otherwise disposed of.
2. A quality that can be used to advantage.
Asset
Easily to be passed easily from one person to another
Contagious
To be forced to give up or lose
Forfeit
To attack violently or verbally
Assail
Anything that prevents or discourages
Deterrent
Marked by freshness or originality; willing to try new things
Innovative
Barter
Innovation
A source of great wealth; something that brings great riches
Bonanza
Alike or close in meaning; closely related
Synonymous
To quarry in a noisy or angry way
Something lost or given up as a result of an error or failing
Passionate intensity of feeling
Ardor
Intensely eager; passionate
Ardent
To give careful thought to; to ponder
Contemplate
An intense or extreme enthusiasm or excitement
Mania
A natural gift or ability; a talent
Flair
To discourage or prevent from taking action
Deter
To thwart; to make difficulties for or find problems with
Stymie