| A | B |
| beleagured | surrounded with troops; besieged |
| ascetic | extremely self-disciplined |
| fanatic | motivated by irrational or excessive enthusiasm |
| parapet | a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge , or balcony |
| turret | a high part on a military ship or vehicle where guns are attached |
| ruse | a trick intended to deceive or fool someone |
| paroxysm | a sudden uncontrollable attack , especially an emotion or action |
| silhouetted | outline of an object seen as a dark shape on a light background |
| remorse | a strong feeling of sorrow and regret about something you have done |