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Wordly Wise 4.18
Wordly Wise Book 4 Lesson 18
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abreast | adj. or adv. 1. Side-by-side 2. Up-to-date |
| barrier | n. Anything that stops progress or blocks the way. |
| breadth | n. 1. The distance of something from side to side; width. 2. Wide range; largeness. |
| capital | n. 1. Wealth that can be used to produce more wealth. 2. The city where the government of a state or country is located. adj. Punishable by death. |
| ensure | v. To make sure or certain. |
| external | adj. On or related to the outside. |
| feud | n. A long, bitter quarrel, especially between two families. v. To be enemies, to quarrel. |
| fortress | n. A building with strong walls made to be defended against attack; a fort. |
| frequent | adj. Happening often or over and over. v. To go to over and over. n. The number of times something is repeated. |
| frontier | n. 1. The line between two countries. 2. The outer limits of the settled part of a country. 3. The outer limits of knowledge. |
| peasant | n. A person who makes a living from working the soil, especially historically or in poorer countries. |
| petty | adj. Of little importance; small. |
| threat | n. A warning that one may do harm. v. To make a threat. adj. Suggesting harm or danger. |
| utilize | v. To put to use. |
| vast | adj. Very great in area or amount. |