meaning of bulwark

[Elina]

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #292 "International accounting standards (1)", question 1

With the activities and interests of investors, lenders and companies becoming increasingly global, the Securities and Exchange Commission is increasing its involvement in a number of forums to develop a globally accepted, high quality financial reporting ..........

(a) bulwark
(b) framework
(c) outline
(d) scaffold

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #292 "International accounting standards (1)", answer 1

With the activities and interests of investors, lenders and companies becoming increasingly global, the Securities and Exchange Commission is increasing its involvement in a number of forums to develop a globally accepted, high quality financial reporting framework.

Correct answer: (b) framework
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What is bulwark mean?

Elina

[Mister Micawber]

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BULWARK
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