| A | B |
|---|
| abreast | side-by-side |
| barrier | anything that stops progress or blocks the way |
| breadth | the distance from side to side; width |
| capital | wealth that can be used to produce more wealth |
| ensure | to make sure or certain |
| external | on or related to the outside |
| feud | a long, bitter quarrel, especially between two families |
| fortress | a building with strong walls made to be defended against attack |
| frequent | happening often or over and over |
| frontier | the line between two countries |
| peasant | a person who makes a living from working the soil, especially in poorer countries |
| petty | of little importance, small |
| threat | a warning that one may do harm |
| utilize | to put to use |
| vast | very great in area or amount |
