| 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; wide range; largeness |
| capital | wealth that can be used to produce more wealth; punishable by death |
| ensure | to make certain |
| external | on or related to the outside |
| feud | a long and bitter quarrel, especially one between families; to be enemies |
| fortress | a building with strong walls made to be defendended against attack; a fort |
| frequent | happening often or over and over |
| frontier | the line between 2 countries; the outer limits of knowledge |
| 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 |
