| A | B |
| illustration | example that shows the truth very clearly |
| interprets | explains |
| military | relating to war |
| consent | permission to do something |
| procedure | method |
| series | events that are related and have a particular result |
| Depression | a time when there was not much business activity and many people had no jobs |
| assumption | belief (that you think is true although you have no proof) |
| focus | emphasis |
| enable | to give someone what they need to be able to do something |
| impact | the effect or influence that an event has on something |
| persist | to continue doing something, even though it is difficult |
| widespread | existing or happening in many places or situations |
| specific | particular |
| previous | happening before |
| period | a length of time with a beginning and an end |
| conclude | to complete |
| challenge | something that tests strength, skill, or ability |
| area | a particular subject or range of activities |
| margin | an amount of difference |