| A | B |
| culmination | the highest point of attainment; the end or climax |
| concur | to be of the same opinion; to agree with |
| cynical | doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives |
| ambivalent | having opposing attitudes or feelings toward a person, thing, or idea; unable to decide |
| demagogue | a leader who appeals to citizens' emotions to obtain power |
| demure | quiet and modest; reserved |
| intrepid | without fear; brave |
| destitute | extremely poor; lacking necessities like food and shelter |
| erudite | scholarly; learned |
| dilemma | a choice between to unpleasant or difficult options |