Wordly Wise 4 Lesson 18 Flashcards

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1
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side by side

up-to-date

A

abreast

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2
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anything that stops progress or blocks the way

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barrier

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3
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the distance of something from side to side; width

wide range; largeness

A

breadth

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wealth that can be used to produce more wealth
the city where the government of a state or country is located
punishable by Death

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capital

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5
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to make sure or certain

A

Ensure

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on or related to the outside

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external

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a long, bitter quarrel, especially one between two families

to be enemies, to quarrel

A

Feud

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a building with strong walls made to be defended against attack; a fort

A

Fortress

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9
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happening often or over and over

to go to over and over

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frequent

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10
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the line between two countries
the outer limits of the settled part of a country
the outer limits of knowledge

A

Frontier

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11
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a person who makes a living from working the soil, especially in poorer countries

A

peasant

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12
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of little importance; small

A

petty

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13
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a warning that one may do harm

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threat

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14
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to put to use

A

utilize

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very great in area or amount

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vast

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