| A | B |
| Epidemic | A rapid spread or increase in the occurrence of something |
| Cynical | Distrusting the motives and actions of others |
| Weary | Physically or mentally exhausted by hard work |
| Prevail | To succeed; become dominant |
| Pittance | A small amount or share |
| Conscientious | Careful, painstaking, particular |
| Imprudent | Lacking discretion, incautious, rash |
| Sufficient | Adequate for the purpose, enough |
| Defiance | A daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force |
| Untenable | Not fit to be occupied, as an apartment, house, etc |