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18 Cards in this Set
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abreast
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side-by-side
up-to-date |
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barrier
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anything that stops progress or blocks the way
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breadth
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the distance of something from side to side; width
wide range; largeness |
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capital
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n. wealth that can be used to produce more wealth
n. the city where the government of a state or country is located adj. on or related to the outside |
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feud
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n. a long, bitter quarrel, especially one between two families
v. to be enemies, to quarrel |
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fortress
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a building with strong walls made to be defended against attack; a fort
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frequent
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adj. happening often or over and over
v. to go to over and over |
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frequency
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n. number of times something is repeated
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frontier
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the line between two countries
the outer limits of the settled part of a country the outer limits of knowledge |
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peasant
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a person who makes a living from working the soil, especially in poorer countries
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petty
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of little importance; small
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threat
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a warning that one may do harm
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threaten
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v. to MAKE a threat
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threatening
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adj. suggestING harm or danger
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ensure
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to make sure or certain
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utilize
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to put to use
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vast
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very great in area or amount
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external
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on or related to the outside
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