| A | B |
| Armada | fleet of warships. |
| enthralled | held in slavery or subjection to some person, group, or thing; subjugated: |
| scarcity | insufficiency or shortness of supply; dearth |
| realm | a royal domain; kingdom |
| privateers | an armed ships that are privately owned and manned, commissioned by a government to fight or harass enemy ships. |
| flotilla | a group of small naval vessels, especially a naval unit containing two or more squadrons |
| confidant | a close friend or associate to whom secrets are shared or with whom private matters and problems are discussed. |
| hassling | act of disputing or quarreling: |
| mystique | an aura of mystery or mystical power surrounding a particular occupation or pursuit: |
| acclaim | to welcome or salute with shouts or sounds of joy and approval; applaud |
| recommendation | representation in favor of a person or thing. |
| geographer | a person who specializes in geographical research, delineation, and study. |
| desperate | having an urgent need, desire, |
| coffer | a treasury; funds: |
| resource | the collective wealth of a country or its means of producing wealth. |
| financial | dealing with money and credit. |
| procure | to obtain or get by care, effort |
| region | a district without respect to boundaries or extent |
| enigma | a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation |
| provision | a supply or stock of something provided. |