| A | B |
|---|
| abreast | side -by -side; up to date |
| barrier | anything that stops progress or blocks the way |
| breadth | the distance of something from side-to-side; width |
| capital | wealth that can be used to produce more wealth; The city where the government is located |
| ensure | to make sure or certain |
| external | on or related to the outside |
| feud | a long, bitter quarrel, especially between two families; to become enemies, quarrel |
| fortress | a building with strong walls made to be defended against attack; a fort |
| 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 |
