cynical

doubtful or distrustful of

the goodness or sincereity

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 two unpleasant or difficult options

culmination

the highest point

of attainment;

the end or climax

 concur

to be of the same opinion;

to agree with