| A | B |
| indifferent | not concerned about; not caring |
| indifferent | neither very good not very bad; passable |
| menial | of or relating to low-level, humble work |
| permanent | lasting or expected to last for a long time |
| respite | a period of rest; a pause |
| strenuous | needing much effort; using a lot of energy |
| strenuous | very active; vigorous |
| toil | to work long and hard |
| toiled | to make one's way with difficulty |
| toil | hard and tiring labor |
| urgent | needing quick action or attention |
| urgency | the need for quick action |
| illiterate | unable to read or write |
| illiteracy | inability to read or write |
| hovel | an unpleasant, cramped, and dilapidated place to live |