Pyramid Puzzle #2

Beginning with the letter 'A' at the top of the pyramid, descend one word at a time to reach a 14-letter word at the bottom.
Each word in the pyramid contains all the letters of the word directly above it, plus one extra letter revealed on the right.
Answers must correspond to the yellow box.
If you liked this puzzle, you can try the previous puzzle here (Pyramid Puzzle #1)
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First submittedNovember 22, 2014
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Pyramid
 
Definition
A
 
+
Sodium symbol
Na
 
N
Yellowish-brown
TAN
 
T
Industrious insects
ANTS
 
S
Luxurious fabric
SATIN
 
I
Locomotives
TRAINS
 
R
Fixed portions of food
RATIONS
 
O
Fire starter
ARSONIST
 
S
Unmarried Spanish women
SENORITAS
 
E
Teeth on a saw or knife
SERRATIONS
 
R
Subjects to excessive pressure
OVERSTRAINS
 
V
Restaurant bookings
RESERVATIONS
 
E
Over-the-top declaration
OVERASSERTION
 
O
Classical music schools
CONSERVATORIES
 
C
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2 Comments
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Level 76
Nov 23, 2014
Ingenious concept!
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Level 63
Nov 26, 2014
Expanded to include two more words