| Term | Definition |
| convergence | noun - the state of separate elements joining or coming together |
| deleterious | adj - harmful, destructive, detrimental |
| demagogue | n - leader, rabble-rouser, usually appealing to emotion or prejudice |
| digression | n - the act of turning aside, straying from the main point, esp. in a speech or argument |
| diligent | adj - careful and hard-working |
| discredit | v - to harm the reputation of, dishonor or disgrace |
| disdain | v - to regard with scorn or contempt |
| divergent | adj - separating, moving in different directions from a particular point |
| empathy | n - identification with the feelings of others |
| emulate | v - to imitate, follow an example |