| A | B |
| in low spirits from loss of hope or courage | despondent |
| sluggish and apathetic | lethargic |
| refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind | adamant |
| show feelings of superiority | condescending |
| in a group; all together | en masse |
| state of bleak and dismal emptiness | desolate |
| deserving hatred and contempt | despicable |
| susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm | vulnerability |
| state as a fact | affirmation |
| walk about casually or needlessly | traipsing |
| thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger | menacing |
| having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell | acrid |
| intention or purpose | intent |