| alliance |
a group of people, countries, or groups that share certain goals and agree to work together. |
| annotate |
to provide (a written work) with explanatory notes or critical commentary. |
| barter |
to trade services or things for other services or things without using money. |
| dainty |
small, pretty, and delicate. |
| eligible |
qualified for something; in a position to be chosen. |
| equivalent |
the same as or equal to another in force, value, measure, or meaning. |
| famine |
a great lack of food over a wide area. |
| heartland |
a central land area, especially one considered to be economically, politically, or militarily vital to a nation or region. |
| massive |
having a very large amount of matter; big and heavy; solid. |
| penal |
of, concerning, or giving out punishment, especially according to law. |
| productive |
making or producing easily or in large amounts. |
| qualify |
to make or be fit for a job or activity. |
| shrine |
a sacred place or object that is devoted to some holy person or god. |
| somewhat |
in some measure, degree, or proportion; rather. |
| validity |
the condition or fact of being based on truth, fact, or knowledge. |