| A | B |
| lanky | tall and thin |
| sneering | a facial expression which shows scorn |
| impassive | not showing emotion |
| obstinate | stubborn |
| hoodlums | criminals |
| contempt | feeling that another person is worthless |
| sabotage | to purposely damage equipment |
| rationed | limited the amount of food or supplies |
| curfew | a time when everyone must be off the streets |
| dismay | worry or concern |
| ablaze | on fire |
| tense | stretched or strained |
| submerged | under water |
| occupation | soldiers who stay in a country they have conquered |
| resistance | groups that secretly fought the Nazis |