| A | B |
| martyr | a person who makes sacrifices for a cause |
| regime | a government in power--especially a dictatorship |
| eternal | lasting forever; no beginning or end |
| transient | passing away with time; ending |
| conspirator | a person who plans with others to break the law |
| oppressed | to be burdened or treated unfairly |
| treachery | betrayal of trust; being a traitor |
| discourse | written or spoken discussion |
| spiteful | with ill will, wanting to hurt someone |
| figurehead | a person who seems to be a leader but who actually has no power |