Wordly Wise #18

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Question English Answer English
abreast
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side by side; up to date
barrier
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anything that stops progress or blocks the way
breadth
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the distance of something from side to side; wide range; largeness
capital
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wealth that can be used to produce more wealth; punishable by death
ensure
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to make certain
external
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on or related to the outside
feud
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a long and bitter quarrel, especially one between families; to be enemies
fortress
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a building with strong walls made to be defendended against attack; a fort
frequent
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happening often or over and over
frontier
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the line between 2 countries; the outer limits of knowledge
peasant
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a person who makes a living from working the soil, especially in poorer countries
petty
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of little importance; small
threat
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a warning that one may do harm
utilize
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to put to use
vast
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very great in area or amount

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