| A | B |
| witnesses | people who watched an event happen |
| dispatches | messages, communications, or bulletins |
| fortresses | protected, defensive locations |
| monarchs | type of migrating butterfly with orange and black coloration |
| wildernesses | undeveloped or natural areas with little habitation |
| sphinxes | large ancient statues representing a mix human and animal forms |
| backlashes | reactions, repercussions, countermeasures |
| paradoxes | seemingly contradictory statements |
| skirmishes | clashes, scrimmages, scuffles |
| blitzes | bombardments, attacks, scuffles |
| cite | mention or give reference to |
| sight | to spot or notice with the eyes |
| site | location of a structure or a event |
| complement | go well with |
| compliment | to make a remark showing you like something |
| stationary | fixed in place or not movable |
| stationery | writing paper with matching envelopes |
| vein | a blood vessel; branch or channel in something |
| vain | being arrogant about appearance |
| vane | revolving instrument showing wind direction |