Wordly Wise 4 Lesson 18

Question 1

side by side

up-to-date

Answer 1

abreast

Question 2

anything that stops progress or blocks the way

Answer 2

barrier

Question 3

the distance of something from side to side; width

wide range; largeness

Answer 3

breadth

Question 4

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

Answer 4

capital

Question 5

to make sure or certain

Answer 5

Ensure

Question 6

on or related to the outside

Answer 6

external

Question 7

a long, bitter quarrel, especially one between two families

to be enemies, to quarrel

Answer 7

Feud

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Fortress

Question 9

happening often or over and over

to go to over and over

Answer 9

frequent

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Frontier

Question 11

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

Answer 11

peasant

Question 12

of little importance; small

Answer 12

petty

Question 13

a warning that one may do harm

Answer 13

threat

Question 14

to put to use

Answer 14

utilize

Question 15

very great in area or amount

Answer 15

vast