apogee
n. highest or farthest point (in an orbit); climax
circumvent
v. to find a way around an obstacle
congruent
adj. in agreement or harmony; identical
contingent
adj. subject to chance, possible; dependent
perigee
n. point in an orbit of a moon or satellite that is closest to the earth
consternation
n. feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected
embroil
v. to involve in hostility or argument
harangue
n. a ranting speech
irritant
n. something that causes irritation and annoyance
rebuke
v. to criticize sharply, n. the act of delivering harsh criticism
recrimination
n. an accusation in response to one from someone else
ultimatum
n. a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations
sonorous
adj. full, deep, or rich in sound
tremulous
adj. quivering (of the voice)
innate
adj. existing from birth
matriarch
n. the female head of a family or tribe
patriarch
n. the male head of family or tribe
primal
adj. first; relating to an early stage in evolution; of the greatest importance
coincide
v. to occur at the same time or be at the same place; to agree exactly
commensurate
adj. equal; proportional
disparity
n. inequality; difference
equanimity
n. calmness; composure
inception
n. the beginning of something