| 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, exertion, strain |
| prevail | to succeed; become dominant |
| conscientious | careful; painstaking; particular |
| 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 |