| A | B |
| brilliant | very bright or striking: radiant |
| confidence | a feeling of trust between people that information will remain private |
| publicity | something that attracts public interest |
| resourceful | able to find smart ways to overcome problems |
| satisfied | feeling pleased or contented |
| symbol | a thing that represents or stands for something else |
| territory | an area of land or water |
| boasted | bragged, or spoke about with pride |
| defended | protected or guarded |
| proposed | requested one's hand in marriage or an idea or plan |